1870 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1870 Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1870 Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded $22 · MS62 $245 · MS66 $1,945. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 88.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want the 1870 Three Cent Nickel, buy the Standard version for $22. The PROOF version at $325 offers superior mint quality and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. Buyers prioritizing affordability should stick to the Standard, while those seeking the highest aesthetic standard and investment potential should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1870
1870 Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1870 Three Cent Nickel runs around $22, a certified MS62 about $245, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1945.
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 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $245 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,945 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1870 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1870 Three Cent Nickel starts at a value of $19.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 versus an MS62?
- An MS66 1870 Three Cent Nickel is valued at $1945, compared to $245 for an MS62.
- Is the 1870 Three Cent Nickel a rare coin?
- Its value spans from $19 (ungraded) up to $1945 (MS66), indicating varying levels of desirability based on grade.
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