1872 Shield Nickel — Coin Value
Shield NickelWhat the 1872 Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1872 Shield Nickel value — Ungraded $23 · MS62 $280 · MS66 $5,124. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 222.8× raw.
Live on eBay right now
Which version do you have?
If you simply want to own an 1872 Shield Nickel, the Standard version at $23 is the cheapest route. The PROOF ($393) and DOUBLE DIE ($175) versions offer significant premiums due to superior minting quality and scarcity. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay for the PROOF or DOUBLE DIE, while budget-conscious collectors should stick to the Standard.
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Shield Nickel
- Year
- 1872
1872 Shield Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1872 Shield Nickel runs around $23, a certified MS62 about $280, and a high-grade MS66 commands $5124.
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 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $280 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $5,124 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel?
- An ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $24.
- How much more is an MS66 graded Shield Nickel worth compared to ungraded?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $4809, showing a substantial increase over the ungraded $24 price.
- What is the price point for an MS62 condition 1872 Shield Nickel?
- An MS62 graded 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $280.
![1874 [DOUBLE DIE FS-101] Shield Nickel](/api/images/junkpal-products/games/1874-double-die-fs-101-coins-shield-nickel-coin/thumb.webp)