1887/6 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1887/6 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1887/6 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded $550 · MS62 $1,308. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1888 PCGS PR65 Three Cent Nickel, GEM PROOF U.S. 3c Coin PF
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Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1887
- Release date
- January 1, 1887
1887/6 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1887/6 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $550, a certified MS62 about $1308, 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 | $550 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,308 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $399.99 / $1,100 / $11,995 | 14 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 27, 2026, 14 live eBay listings ask $399.99–$11,995.00 (median $1,099.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel is valued at approximately $550.
- How much more is an MS62 graded copy worth?
- An MS62 graded copy of this 1887 Three Cent Nickel is valued at $1318.
- What is the series for this coin?
- The series for this coin is the Three Cent Nickel.