1865 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1865 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1865 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded $3,048 · MS62 $4,173. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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
- Release date
- January 1, 1865
1865 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1865 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $3048, a certified MS62 about $4173, 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 | $3,048 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $4,173 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $24.95 / $53.95 / $229 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $24.95–$229.00 (median $53.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the potential value of an ungraded 1865 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1865 Three Cent Nickel currently has a resale value of approximately $3048.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 grade compared to ungraded?
- An MS62 graded version of the 1865 Three Cent Nickel can be valued up to $4173.
- What year and series is this specific nickel?
- This coin is from the 1865 series and is a Three Cent Nickel.
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