1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded $348 · MS62 $1,118. Prices updated August 2026.
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Whitman 1864-1873 Two Cent & 1865-1889 Nickel Three Cent No. 9024 Folder Album
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Which version do you have?
To simply own the 1873 Three Cent Nickel, purchase the Standard for $25. The premium versions offer significant upgrades: CLOSED 3 PROOF is the most valuable at $346, while CLOSED 3 FS-301 commands $177. Collectors prioritizing rarity and presentation should pay for the PROOF or FS-301. Casual collectors aiming for minimal investment should stick to the Standard or CLOSED 3 options.
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Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1873
1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1873 [CLOSED 3 PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $348, a certified MS62 about $1118, 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 | $348 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,118 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $20 / $55 / $395 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $20.00–$395.00 (median $55.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the potential value of an ungraded 1873 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1873 Three Cent Nickel is valued around $339 based on current market data.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 grade compared to ungraded?
- An MS62 grade significantly increases value, reaching approximately $1000 compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the series for this specific coin?
- The series for this 1873 Three Cent Nickel is the Three Cent Nickel series.
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