1871 Shield Nickel — Coin Value

Shield Nickel

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

1871 Shield Nickel value — Ungraded 86,69 € · $100 · MS62 509,75 € · $588 · MS66 3.596 € · $4,148. Prices updated Juli 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 Value331,83 € · $382.771.259 € · $1,452eBay ↗
Standard— this page1871 Shield Nickel — Coin Value87,78 € · $101.253.673 € · $4,237eBay ↗
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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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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded86,69 € · $100eBay sold comps
MS62509,75 € · $588eBay sold comps
MS663.596 € · $4,148eBay sold comps

Häufige Fragen

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.

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