1884 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel — Coin Value
Liberty Head NickelWhat the 1884 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1884 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value — Ungraded $477 · MS62 $799. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own an 1884 Liberty Head Nickel, purchase the Standard version for around $20. The PROOF version at $388 offers a higher quality finish and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. If your goal is simply ownership, stick to the Standard. If you seek the superior collectible presentation and are willing to pay a significant premium, the PROOF is the choice.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Nickel
- Year
- 1884
- Release date
- January 1, 1884
1884 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1884 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel runs around $477, a certified MS62 about $799, 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 | $477 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $799 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.99 / $53.77 / $460 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.99–$460.00 (median $53.77).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1884 Liberty Head Nickel?
- Ungraded examples of the 1884 Liberty Head Nickel are currently priced starting at $358.
- How much is an MS62 graded 1884 Liberty Head Nickel?
- An MS62 graded 1884 Liberty Head Nickel is valued at $782.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Nickel series and is from the year 1884.