1877 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value
Shield NickelWhat 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.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $3,127 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $4,649 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,500 / $9,500 / $11,000 | 6 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.