# 1867 [RAYS] Shield Nickel — resale value

**1867 [RAYS] Shield Nickel** is worth about **$27** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$7,300.2**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $27 |
| MS62 | $575 |
| MS66 | $7300 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-29. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DRAYS%2520Shield%2520Nickel%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DRAYS%2520Shield%2520Nickel%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Shield Nickel |
| Year | 1867 |

## 1867 [RAYS] Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1867 [RAYS] Shield Nickel runs around $27, a certified MS62 about $575, and a high-grade MS66 commands $7300.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting value for the 1867 Shield Nickel?**

An ungraded 1867 Shield Nickel starts at approximately $24.

**How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded example?**

An MS66 grade for this Shield Nickel is valued at $9201, significantly higher than the ungraded price.

**What is the price point for an MS62 condition?**

The MS62 grade for the 1867 Shield Nickel is listed with a value of $562.

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