1870 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value
Shield NickelWhat the 1870 [PROOF] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1870 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded ￥47,317 · $302 · MS62 ￥175,012 · $1,117. Prices updated 2026年7月.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the coin, the Standard version at $15 is the cheapest entry point. The PROOF ($303) and FS-301 ($225) versions offer superior presentation and grading, appealing to serious collectors. The Double Die ($93) adds a specific, desirable minting variation. Casual collectors should stick to Standard, while those seeking investment or display value should pay the premium for PROOF or FS-301.
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- PriceCharting — 1870 [PROOF] Shield Nickel￥47,338 · $302.13
Item details
- Series
- Shield Nickel
- Year
- 1870
1870 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1870 [PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $302, a certified MS62 about $1117, 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 | ￥47,317 · $302 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | ￥175,012 · $1,117 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | ￥939 / ￥3,917 / ￥112,026$5.99 / $25 / $715 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 6, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.99–$715.00 (median $25.00).
よくある質問
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1870 Shield Nickel?
- An ungraded 1870 Shield Nickel is valued at $358.
- How much more valuable is the MS62 condition compared to ungraded?
- The MS62 condition commands a price of $1098, significantly higher than the $358 ungraded value.
- What is the specific year and series for this coin?
- This coin is from the 1870 year and belongs to the Shield Nickel series.
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