1881 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1881 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded 239,27 € · $276 · MS62 630,26 € · $727. 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 cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard 1881 Three Cent Nickel for $21. The PROOF version at $276 offers superior mint quality, while the FS-301 at $150 provides a certified, high-grade example. Buyers prioritizing collection completeness should opt for the Standard. Those seeking investment value or pristine presentation should pay the premium for the PROOF or FS-301.
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- PriceCharting — 1881 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel239,42 € · $276.17
Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1881
1881 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $276, a certified MS62 about $727, 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 | 239,27 € · $276 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 630,26 € · $727 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 8,63 € / 38,97 € / 239,49 €$9.95 / $44.95 / $276.25 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 8, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.95–$276.25 (median $44.95).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1881 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1881 Three Cent Nickel is valued around $276.
- How much is an MS62 graded 1881 Three Cent Nickel worth?
- An MS62 condition for this 1881 Three Cent Nickel fetches a price near $741.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin is from the Three Cent Nickel series and is dated 1881.
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