What is the starting value for an ungraded 1873 Three Cent Nickel?

An ungraded 1873 Three Cent Nickel starts at a value of $27.

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

The MS66 condition commands a significantly higher price, valued at $4750 compared to $211 for MS62.

What is the series and year of this specific nickel?

This coin is from the Three Cent Nickel series and is from the year 1873.

1873 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value

Three Cent Nickel

What the 1873 Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1873 Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded ‏93.75 ر.س.‏ · $25 · MS62 ‏802.5 ر.س.‏ · $214 · MS66 ‏16,793 ر.س.‏ · $4,478. Prices updated يوليو 2026.

Series · Three Cent NickelYear · 1873

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Value by grade

$25

Ungraded

8.6×

$214

MS62

179.1×

$4,478

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 179.1× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

To simply own the 1873 Three Cent Nickel, purchase the Standard for $25. The premium versions offer significant upgrades: CLOSED 3 PROOF is the most valuable at $346, while CLOSED 3 FS-301 commands $177. Collectors prioritizing rarity and presentation should pay for the PROOF or FS-301. Casual collectors aiming for minimal investment should stick to the Standard or CLOSED 3 options.

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CLOSED 3 PROOF1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value‏1,299 ر.س.‏ · $346.49‏3,750 ر.س.‏ · $1,000eBay ↗

CLOSED 3 FS-3011873 [CLOSED 3 FS-301] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value‏664.13 ر.س.‏ · $177.1—eBay ↗

OPEN 31873 [OPEN 3] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value‏138.9 ر.س.‏ · $37.04‏12,826 ر.س.‏ · $3,420eBay ↗

CLOSED 31873 [CLOSED 3] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value‏136.05 ر.س.‏ · $36.28‏10,517 ر.س.‏ · $2,805eBay ↗

Standard— this page1873 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value‏92.96 ر.س.‏ · $24.79‏17,458 ر.س.‏ · $4,656eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1873 Three Cent Nickel‏93.75 ر.س.‏ · $25

Item details

Series: Three Cent Nickel
Year: 1873

1873 Three Cent Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1873 Three Cent Nickel runs around $25, a certified MS62 about $214, and a high-grade MS66 commands $4478.

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	‏93.75 ر.س.‏ · $25	eBay sold comps
MS62	‏802.5 ر.س.‏ · $214	eBay sold comps
MS66	‏16,793 ر.س.‏ · $4,478	eBay sold comps

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1873 Three Cent Nickel?: An ungraded 1873 Three Cent Nickel starts at a value of $27.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?: The MS66 condition commands a significantly higher price, valued at $4750 compared to $211 for MS62.
What is the series and year of this specific nickel?: This coin is from the Three Cent Nickel series and is from the year 1873.