# 1872 Shield Nickel — resale value

**1872 Shield Nickel** is worth about **$23** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$5,124**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $23 |
| MS62 | $280 |
| MS66 | $5124 |

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%3D1872%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%3D1872%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 | 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.

## FAQ

**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.

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How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-29, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"