1881 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value
Shield NickelWhat the 1881 [PROOF] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded $618 · MS62 $769. 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
1881 Shield Nickel KEY DATE ---- Nice low grade Condition ---- #KK457
1881 Shield Nickel PCGS PR64 CAM Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, purchase the Standard 1881 Shield Nickel at around $353. The PROOF version, priced at $733, offers a superior presentation, typically featuring higher quality minting and specialized packaging. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should opt for the PROOF, while those simply wanting the coin should stick to the Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Shield Nickel
- Year
- 1881
- Release date
- January 1, 1881
1881 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 [PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $618, a certified MS62 about $769, 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 | $618 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $769 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $250 / $1,100 / $10,748 | 16 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 25, 2026, 16 live eBay listings ask $250.00–$10,747.57 (median $1,100.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1881 Shield Nickel?
- An ungraded 1881 Shield Nickel is valued starting around $453.
- How much more is an MS62 Shield Nickel worth compared to ungraded?
- An MS62 example of the 1881 Shield Nickel is valued at $779.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Shield Nickel series and is from the year 1881.
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