# 1875 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — resale value

**1875 [PROOF] Shield Nickel** is worth about **$1,225** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$1,701.25**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $1225 |
| MS62 | $1701 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-30. 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.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DShield%2520Nickel%25201875%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%3DShield%2520Nickel%25201875%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 | 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.

## FAQ

**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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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1875-proof-coins-shield-nickel-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-30, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"