1878 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1878 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded $880 · MS62 $1,021. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1878 NGC PR66CAM Cameo 3CN Three Cent Nickel Proof Only Issue
1878 PROOF THREE CENT NICKEL - PCGS PR-66+, PQ & SUPERB, WILL CAC AGAIN!
1878 Proof Three Cent piece, nickel composition, certified PR 68 CAM by PCGS!eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1878
- Release date
- January 1, 1878
1878 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $880, a certified MS62 about $1021, 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 | $880 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,021 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1,007 / $1,662 / $14,000 | 12 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 12 live eBay listings ask $1,007.00–$14,000.00 (median $1,662.49).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1878 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1878 Three Cent Nickel is valued around $829.
- How much more valuable is the MS62 graded version?
- The MS62 graded version of the 1878 Three Cent Nickel is valued at $1021.
- What is the specific year and series for this coin?
- This coin is from the 1878 series and is a Three Cent Nickel.
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