1885 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel — Coin Value
Liberty Head NickelWhat the 1885 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1885 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value — Ungraded $1,250 · MS62 $1,776. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 1.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1885 5C Liberty Head V Nickel NGC Fair 2 Circulated Key Date Coin
1885 PCGS AG Detail - Liberty Head V Nickel 5c US Coin #60291A
1885 Liberty Head V Nickel Choice Good G/AG Coin #44134eBay 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 to own an 1885 Liberty Head Nickel, buy the Standard version for $175. The PROOF version at $1250 offers a superior presentation, typically involving special minting or packaging that appeals to top-tier collectors. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard to save money, while serious investors or display enthusiasts should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Nickel
- Year
- 1885
1885 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1885 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel runs around $1250, a certified MS62 about $1776, 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 | $1,250 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,776 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $189.95 / $349.95 / $2,750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $189.95–$2,750.25 (median $349.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1885 Liberty Head Nickel?
- An ungraded 1885 Liberty Head Nickel currently has a starting value of $1250.
- How much more is an MS62 graded version worth compared to ungraded?
- An MS62 graded version of the 1885 Liberty Head Nickel is valued at $1784.
- What is the specific series and year of this coin?
- This coin is from the Liberty Head Nickel series and is from the year 1885.
