1879 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1879 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1879 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded 266,15 € · $307 · MS62 697,88 € · $805. Prices updated Juli 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Standard 1879 Three Cent Nickel at around $171. The PROOF version, valued at $306, offers a higher quality strike and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. Those prioritizing ownership on a budget should stick to the Standard. Collectors seeking the premium aesthetic and higher collectible status should opt for the PROOF.
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- PriceCharting — 1879 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel265,73 € · $306.52
Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1879
1879 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1879 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $307, a certified MS62 about $805, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
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 | 266,15 € · $307 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 697,88 € · $805 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 8,63 € / 23,4 € / 563,5 €$9.95 / $26.99 / $650 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 6, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.95–$650.00 (median $26.99).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the value of an ungraded 1879 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1879 Three Cent Nickel has a current resale value starting around $302.
- How much is an MS62 graded 1879 Three Cent Nickel worth?
- A Three Cent Nickel from 1879 graded MS62 is valued at $758.
- What series does this 1879 Three Cent Nickel belong to?
- This specific coin belongs to the Three Cent Nickel series and is from the year 1879.
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