1865 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1865 Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1865 Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded $19 · MS62 $220 · MS66 $1,290. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 67.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own an 1865 Three Cent Nickel, purchase the Standard version for $19. The PROOF version, valued at $3048, offers superior minting quality and specialized packaging, appealing to serious collectors. Casual owners should stick to the Standard; those seeking investment-grade condition and display quality should budget for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1865
1865 Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1865 Three Cent Nickel runs around $19, a certified MS62 about $220, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1290.
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 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $220 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,290 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1865 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1865 Three Cent Nickel starts at approximately $15.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 grade is valued significantly higher, reaching $1290 compared to the $211 price point for MS62.
- What is the specific series and year of this coin?
- This is an 1865 Three Cent Nickel from the Three Cent Nickel series.
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