# 1887 Three Cent Nickel — resale value

**1887 Three Cent Nickel** is worth about **$558** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$3,071.25**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $558 |
| MS62 | $840 |
| MS66 | $3071 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-30. 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.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D1887%2520Three%2520Cent%2520Nickel%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%3D1887%2520Three%2520Cent%2520Nickel%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 | Three Cent Nickel |
| Year | 1887 |
| Release date | January 1, 1887 |

## 1887 Three Cent Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1887 Three Cent Nickel runs around $558, a certified MS62 about $840, and a high-grade MS66 commands $3071.

### 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 starting value for an ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel?**

An ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel starts with a resale value of $500.

**How much more is an MS66 graded copy worth compared to an ungraded one?**

An MS66 example is valued at $2585, significantly higher than the $500 starting price for ungraded.

**What is the highest listed price for this specific 1887 series coin?**

The highest listed value for the 1887 Three Cent Nickel is $2585 for an MS66 grade.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1887-coins-three-cent-nickel-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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