1875 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value
Shield NickelWhat the 1875 [PROOF] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1875 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded $1,225 · MS62 $1,701. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own an 1875 Shield Nickel, purchase the Standard version at $43. The premium versions offer significant differences: the Double Die FS-101 ($138) and Double Die ($69) represent rarer, more sought-after strikes, while the PROOF ($1225) signifies a high-quality, specially produced collectible. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard, whereas serious investors should pay for the Double Die or PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Shield Nickel
- Year
- 1875
- Release date
- January 1, 1875
1875 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1875 [PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $1225, a certified MS62 about $1701, 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 | $1,225 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,701 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $20 / $174.99 / $2,645 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $20.00–$2,645.00 (median $174.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value range for the 1875 Shield Nickel?
- The ungraded value for this 1875 Shield Nickel starts at $1225, and an MS62 grade is valued at $1701.
- Is the 1875 Shield Nickel a good investment?
- With values ranging from $1225 (ungraded) to $1701 (MS62), this coin shows solid resale potential.
- What is the specific series and year of this coin?
- This coin is from the Shield Nickel series and is from the year 1875.
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