1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value

Three Cent Nickel

What the 1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded 422,19 € · $487 · MS62 986,57 € · $1,138. Prices updated Juli 2026.

Series · Three Cent NickelYear · 1887
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Value by grade
$487
Ungraded
2.3×
$1,138
MS62

Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.3× raw.Chart values in USD

Preisverlauf (komplett in OVP)

Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.

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Expired listings — price reference

1887/6 Three Cent Piece - Copper Nickel 3CN NGC PR64CAM$804.99Gradedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1887 THREE CENT NICKEL PCGS VF35 CAC SCARCE COIN TOUGH DATE$975Gradedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1887/6 THREE CENT NICKEL MAGNIFICENT RARITY FINEST KNOWN POP 3/0—NGC PF 68 CAMEO$11,995Gradedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1887 Three Cent Nickel Choice Almost Uncirculated AU+ Coin #29839$1,099.95Ungradedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1888 Three Cent Nickel Proof - Free Shipping USA$399.99Ungradedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1887 THREE CENT NICKEL VERY ATTRACTIVE APPEALING BEAUTIFUL FEATURES SCARCE DATE$1,750Ungradedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own it, purchase the Standard 1887 Three Cent Nickel at around $560. The PROOF version, priced at $487, offers a higher-quality strike and specialized packaging, appealing to those prioritizing presentation. Buyers focused purely on ownership should opt for the Standard, while those seeking collectible aesthetic value should pay the premium for the PROOF.

VersionUsedNewBuy
Standard1887 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value485,16 € · $559.632.241 € · $2,585eBay ↗
PROOF— this page1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value422,52 € · $487.38986,29 € · $1,138eBay ↗
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Item details

Series
Three Cent Nickel
Year
1887
Release date
January 1, 1887

1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $487, a certified MS62 about $1138, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded422,19 € · $487eBay sold comps
MS62986,57 € · $1,138eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high346,76 € / 1.247 € / 10.399 €$399.99 / $1,438 / $11,99511 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 29, 2026, 11 live eBay listings ask $399.99–$11,995.00 (median $1,437.99).

Häufige Fragen

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel?
An ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel is currently valued around $487.
How much more is an MS62 graded version worth compared to ungraded?
An MS62 example is valued at $1138, significantly higher than the ungraded estimate.
What is the specific year and series for this coin?
This coin is from the 1887 series of Three Cent Nickels.

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