# 1883 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — resale value

**1883 [PROOF] Shield Nickel** is worth about **$372** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$849.71**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $372 |
| MS62 | $850 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-29. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DShield%2520Nickel%25201883%2520Proof%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DShield%2520Nickel%25201883%2520Proof%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Shield Nickel |
| Year | 1883 |

## 1883 [PROOF] Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1883 [PROOF] Shield Nickel runs around $372, a certified MS62 about $850, 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.

## FAQ

**What is the difference in value between the ungraded and MS62 versions?**

The MS62 graded version is significantly more valuable, priced at $850 compared to the $372 for an ungraded coin.

**Is the 1883 Shield Nickel a rare collectible?**

As an 1883 Shield Nickel, it is a specific year and series coin that holds distinct market value depending on its grade.

**What is the starting price for this 1883 Shield Nickel?**

Ungraded examples of the 1883 Shield Nickel are currently valued starting around $372.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1883-proof-coins-shield-nickel-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-29, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"