1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value
Shield NickelWhat the 1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded $632 · MS62 $1,200. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Standard for $17. Premium versions offer significant differences: the LARGE/SMALL FS-1301 commands $3000 for a high-grade example, while the CLOSED 3 PROOF at $632 signifies a rare, specialized minting process. If you prioritize owning the item over investment potential, buy the Standard. If you seek top-tier scarcity and condition, the premium versions are for serious collectors.
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Item details
- Series
- Shield Nickel
- Year
- 1873
- Release date
- January 1, 1873
1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Shield Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $632, a certified MS62 about $1200, 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 | $632 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,200 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $11.15 / $50.63 / $1,245 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 26, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $11.15–$1,244.99 (median $50.63).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1873 Shield Nickel?
- An ungraded 1873 Shield Nickel is currently valued around $632.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 graded version?
- An MS62 graded Shield Nickel is valued at $1203, showing a substantial increase over the ungraded price.
- What is the series for this specific nickel?
- This coin belongs to the Shield Nickel series and is from the year 1873.
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