1877 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value

Shield Nickel

What the 1877 [PROOF] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1877 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded $3,127 · MS62 $4,649. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Shield NickelYear · 1877
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Value by grade
$3,127
Ungraded
+49%
$4,649
MS62

Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.5× raw.

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Item details

Series
Shield Nickel
Year
1877
Release date
January 1, 1877

1877 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1877 [PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $3127, a certified MS62 about $4649, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$3,127eBay sold comps
MS62$4,649eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$2,500 / $9,500 / $11,0006 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $2,500.00–$11,000.00 (median $9,500.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1877 Shield Nickel?
An ungraded 1877 Shield Nickel is valued at $3127.
How much more is an MS62 condition 1877 Shield Nickel worth?
An MS62 example of the 1877 Shield Nickel is valued at $4560.
What is the specific series for this coin?
The coin belongs to the Shield Nickel series and is from the year 1877.

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