1873 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1873 Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1873 Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded 21,67 € · $25 · MS62 185,52 € · $214 · MS66 3.882 € · $4,478. Prices updated Juli 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
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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- PriceCharting — 1873 Three Cent Nickel21,67 € · $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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 21,67 € · $25 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 185,52 € · $214 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | 3.882 € · $4,478 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- 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.
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