What is the starting value for an ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel?

An ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $24.

How much more is an MS66 graded Shield Nickel worth compared to ungraded?

The MS66 grade is valued at $4809, showing a substantial increase over the ungraded $24 price.

What is the price point for an MS62 condition 1872 Shield Nickel?

An MS62 graded 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $280.

1872 Shield Nickel — Coin Value

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What the 1872 Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1872 Shield Nickel value — Ungraded 19,94 € · $23 · MS62 242,74 € · $280 · MS66 4.442 € · $5,124. Prices updated Juli 2026.

Series · Shield NickelYear · 1872

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Value by grade

$23

Ungraded

12.2×

$280

MS62

222.8×

$5,124

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 222.8× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

If you simply want to own an 1872 Shield Nickel, the Standard version at $23 is the cheapest route. The PROOF ($393) and DOUBLE DIE ($175) versions offer significant premiums due to superior minting quality and scarcity. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay for the PROOF or DOUBLE DIE, while budget-conscious collectors should stick to the Standard.

VersionUsedNewBuy

PROOF1872 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value340,7 € · $3931.398 € · $1,613eBay ↗

DOUBLE DIE1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel — Coin Value151,71 € · $17527.651 € · $31,895eBay ↗

Standard— this page1872 Shield Nickel — Coin Value19,76 € · $22.794.132 € · $4,766eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1872 Shield Nickel19,94 € · $23

Item details

Series: Shield Nickel
Year: 1872

1872 Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1872 Shield Nickel runs around $23, a certified MS62 about $280, and a high-grade MS66 commands $5124.

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	19,94 € · $23	eBay sold comps
MS62	242,74 € · $280	eBay sold comps
MS66	4.442 € · $5,124	eBay sold comps

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What is the starting value for an ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel?: An ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $24.
How much more is an MS66 graded Shield Nickel worth compared to ungraded?: The MS66 grade is valued at $4809, showing a substantial increase over the ungraded $24 price.
What is the price point for an MS62 condition 1872 Shield Nickel?: An MS62 graded 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $280.

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