What is the starting value for an ungraded 1885 Three Cent Nickel?

An ungraded 1885 Three Cent Nickel starts with a value of $694.

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

An MS66 is valued at $177,507, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $14,004.

Is the 1885 Three Cent Nickel a rare coin?

Based on the wide price range, the 1885 Three Cent Nickel is a collectible with high potential value depending on its grade.

1885 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value

Three Cent Nickel

What the 1885 Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1885 Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded ‏2,764 ر.س.‏ · $737 · MS62 ‏52,613 ر.س.‏ · $14,030 · MS66 ‏666,806 ر.س.‏ · $177,815. Prices updated يوليو 2026.

Series · Three Cent NickelYear · 1885

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Value by grade

$737

Ungraded

19.0×

$14,030

MS62

241.3×

$177,815

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 241.3× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest entry point, purchase the Standard 1885 Three Cent Nickel at around $737. The PROOF version, priced at $571, offers a higher quality presentation, typically involving specialized minting and packaging, which collectors value for aesthetic appeal and display. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should opt for the Standard, while those seeking a premium collectible should invest in the PROOF.

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Standard— this page1885 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value‏2,763 ر.س.‏ · $736.67‏666,513 ر.س.‏ · $177,737eBay ↗

PROOF1885 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value‏2,139 ر.س.‏ · $570.5‏3,436 ر.س.‏ · $916.16eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1885 Three Cent Nickel‏2,763 ر.س.‏ · $736.67

Item details

Series: Three Cent Nickel
Year: 1885
Release date: January 1, 1885

1885 Three Cent Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1885 Three Cent Nickel runs around $737, a certified MS62 about $14030, and a high-grade MS66 commands $177815.

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.

Resale by grade

Ungraded: ‏2,764 ر.س.‏ · $737
MS62: ‏52,613 ر.س.‏ · $14,030
MS66: ‏666,806 ر.س.‏ · $177,815

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Profit after eBay fees, against the real sold value:

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Sale price$737.00

eBay fee (13.3%)−$97.65

Fixed order fee−$0.30

Shipping cost−$5.00

Net after fees$634.05

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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	‏2,764 ر.س.‏ · $737	eBay sold comps
MS62	‏52,613 ر.س.‏ · $14,030	eBay sold comps
MS66	‏666,806 ر.س.‏ · $177,815	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	‏2,985 ر.س.‏ / ‏14,250 ر.س.‏ / ‏35,471 ر.س.‏$796 / $3,800 / $9,459	6 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 25, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $796.00–$9,459.00 (median $3,799.99).

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1885 Three Cent Nickel?: An ungraded 1885 Three Cent Nickel starts with a value of $694.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?: An MS66 is valued at $177,507, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $14,004.
Is the 1885 Three Cent Nickel a rare coin?: Based on the wide price range, the 1885 Three Cent Nickel is a collectible with high potential value depending on its grade.