1866 [RAYS] Shield Nickel — Coin Value

Shield Nickel

What the 1866 [RAYS] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1866 [RAYS] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded 14,74 € · $17 · MS62 473,34 € · $546 · MS66 3.702 € · $4,270. Prices updated Juli 2026.

Series · Shield NickelYear · 1866
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Value by grade
$17
Ungraded
32.1×
$546
MS62
251.2×
$4,270
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 251.2× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

To simply own an 1866 Shield Nickel, buy the RAYS for $17. The RAYS PROOF at $1912 offers a superior presentation, usually involving specialized packaging or mint-state grading, which appeals to serious collectors. If your goal is basic ownership, stick with the RAYS. If you seek the highest quality presentation for display, the PROOF is the investment.

VersionUsedNewBuy
RAYS PROOF1866 [RAYS PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value1.657 € · $1,9126.964 € · $8,033eBay ↗
RAYS— this page1866 [RAYS] Shield Nickel — Coin Value14,89 € · $17.173.493 € · $4,029eBay ↗
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Item details

Series
Shield Nickel
Year
1866

1866 [RAYS] Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1866 [RAYS] Shield Nickel runs around $17, a certified MS62 about $546, and a high-grade MS66 commands $4270.

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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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded14,74 € · $17eBay sold comps
MS62473,34 € · $546eBay sold comps
MS663.702 € · $4,270eBay sold comps

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What is the starting price for an ungraded 1866 Shield Nickel?
Ungraded examples of the 1866 Shield Nickel can be found starting at $17.
How much is a high-grade MS66 Shield Nickel worth?
A high-grade MS66 1866 Shield Nickel is valued at $4029.
Is the MS62 grade significantly more valuable than the ungraded version?
Yes, the MS62 grade is valued at $547, representing a substantial increase over the ungraded price.

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