1880 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value

Shield Nickel

What the 1880 [PROOF] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1880 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded $835 · MS62 $875. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Shield NickelYear · 1880
Live on eBay now
→ Steady
See current eBay listings
Value by grade
$835
Ungraded
+5%
$875
MS62

Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.

Complete-in-box price history

Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗

Live on eBay right now

Expired listings — price reference

1880 Shield Nickel, PF65 PCGS (21140)$1,149Gradedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
1880 Shield Nickel PR66CAM NGC$1,648.5Gradedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
1880 5C PCGS PR66 CAC Proof Shield Nickel - Tough as a Business Strike$1,214.99Gradedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
1880 P Nickel Shield PCGS PR-66 CAM Proof$1,651.35Gradedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
1880 Shield Nickel PR67 NGC$2,310Gradedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
1880 NGC PR65 CAMEO Undervalued Key Date 5C CAMEO Shield Nickel$1,399Gradedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗

eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.

Which version do you have?

If you simply want the 1880 Shield Nickel, buy the Standard version for $399. The PROOF version at $837 offers a superior finish and presentation, appealing to serious collectors who value top-tier condition. Buyers prioritizing affordability should stick to the Standard, while those seeking the highest quality presentation should invest in the PROOF.

VersionUsedNewBuy
PROOF— this page1880 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value$837$974.53eBay ↗
Standard1880 Shield Nickel — Coin Value$399$63,644eBay ↗
JunkPal AI· resale insightanalyzing sold comps…

▍

Price data verified against · 1

Item details

Series
Shield Nickel
Year
1880
Release date
January 1, 1880

1880 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1880 [PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $835, a certified MS62 about $875, 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

Shop this on eBay ↗
ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$835eBay sold comps
MS62$875eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$745 / $1,399 / $3,00014 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 14 live eBay listings ask $745.00–$3,000.00 (median $1,399.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1880 Shield Nickel?
An ungraded 1880 Shield Nickel is currently valued at $684.
How much more is an MS62 graded Shield Nickel worth?
An MS62 graded version of the 1880 Shield Nickel is valued at $986.
What is the series and year of this coin?
This coin belongs to the Shield Nickel series and is from the year 1880.

More resale values

View all →
1874 [DOUBLE DIE FS-101] Shield Nickel
Shield Nickel1874 [DOUBLE DIE FS-101] Shield Nickelfrom $44.95 used