What is the starting value for an ungraded 1871 Shield Nickel?

An ungraded 1871 Shield Nickel can be valued starting around $96.

How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?

An MS66 example is significantly more valuable, priced at $4237 compared to $588 for MS62.

What is the highest recorded price for this coin?

The highest listed price for the 1871 Shield Nickel is $4237 for an MS66 grade.

1871 Shield Nickel — Coin Value

Shield Nickel

What the 1871 Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1871 Shield Nickel value — Ungraded ‏375 ر.س.‏ · $100 · MS62 ‏2,205 ر.س.‏ · $588 · MS66 ‏15,555 ر.س.‏ · $4,148. Prices updated يوليو 2026.

Series · Shield NickelYear · 1871

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Value by grade

$100

Ungraded

5.9×

$588

MS62

41.5×

$4,148

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 41.5× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own an 1871 Shield Nickel, purchase the Standard version around $101. The PROOF version at $383 offers a higher quality presentation, typically with superior minting and packaging, which appeals to serious collectors. Buyers prioritizing accessibility should stick to the Standard, while those seeking top-tier display pieces should invest in the PROOF.

VersionUsedNewBuy

PROOF1871 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value‏1,435 ر.س.‏ · $382.77‏5,445 ر.س.‏ · $1,452eBay ↗

Standard— this page1871 Shield Nickel — Coin Value‏379.69 ر.س.‏ · $101.25‏15,888 ر.س.‏ · $4,237eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1871 Shield Nickel‏374.96 ر.س.‏ · $99.99

Item details

Series: Shield Nickel
Year: 1871

1871 Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1871 Shield Nickel runs around $100, a certified MS62 about $588, and a high-grade MS66 commands $4148.

What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	‏375 ر.س.‏ · $100	eBay sold comps
MS62	‏2,205 ر.س.‏ · $588	eBay sold comps
MS66	‏15,555 ر.س.‏ · $4,148	eBay sold comps

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1871 Shield Nickel?: An ungraded 1871 Shield Nickel can be valued starting around $96.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?: An MS66 example is significantly more valuable, priced at $4237 compared to $588 for MS62.
What is the highest recorded price for this coin?: The highest listed price for the 1871 Shield Nickel is $4237 for an MS66 grade.