1889 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1889 Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1889 Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded 205,46 € · $237 · MS62 303,43 € · $350 · MS66 1.127 € · $1,300. 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 5.5× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own an 1889 Three Cent Nickel, buy the Standard version at $235. The PROOF version at $358 commands a premium for its superior finish and presentation quality. If your goal is simple ownership on a budget, choose Standard. However, collectors prioritizing display quality and a pristine example should invest in the PROOF version.
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- PriceCharting — 1889 Three Cent Nickel205,71 € · $237.29
Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1889
1889 Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1889 Three Cent Nickel runs around $237, a certified MS62 about $350, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1300.
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 | 205,46 € · $237 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 303,43 € · $350 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | 1.127 € · $1,300 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1889 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1889 Three Cent Nickel is currently valued around $214.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 grade compared to an MS62 grade?
- An MS66 grade is valued at $1300, compared to $349 for an MS62 grade.
- Is the 1889 Three Cent Nickel considered a rare coin?
- Based on the significant price jump between grades, the 1889 Three Cent Nickel holds strong investment potential.
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