1874 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value
Shield NickelWhat the 1874 [PROOF] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1874 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded $823 · MS62 $1,680. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1874 SHIELD NICKEL ✪ NGC XF-40 ✪ 5C EXTRA FINE XF EF COIN EDC ◢TRUSTED◣
1874 P United States SHIELD NICKEL, Philadelphia Mint, 5C U.S. Coin, Better Date
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the coin, buy the Standard for $36. The premium versions offer significant differences: the PROOF is a high-grade, polished presentation piece at $823, while the Double Die variations boast unique minting features. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard or Type 2 ($73). Serious investors seeking rarity and high-end collecting should target the PROOF or Double Die FS-102.
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Item details
- Series
- Shield Nickel
- Year
- 1874
- Release date
- January 1, 1874
1874 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1874 [PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $823, a certified MS62 about $1680, 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 | $823 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,680 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $65 / $750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$750.00 (median $65.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1874 Shield Nickel?
- An ungraded 1874 Shield Nickel is valued around $823.
- How much more valuable is the MS62 grade compared to ungraded?
- The MS62 grade fetches $1680, significantly higher than the $823 price point for ungraded examples.
- Is the 1874 Shield Nickel a rare coin?
- Yes, the 1874 Shield Nickel is a collectible item with established market values for different grades.
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