1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value
Three Cent NickelWhat the 1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded $487 · MS62 $1,138. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1887/6 THREE CENT NICKEL MAGNIFICENT RARITY FINEST KNOWN POP 3/0—NGC PF 68 CAMEO
1887 Three Cent Nickel Choice Almost Uncirculated AU+ Coin #29839
1887 THREE CENT NICKEL VERY ATTRACTIVE APPEALING BEAUTIFUL FEATURES SCARCE DATEeBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, purchase the Standard 1887 Three Cent Nickel at around $560. The PROOF version, priced at $487, offers a higher-quality strike and specialized packaging, appealing to those prioritizing presentation. Buyers focused purely on ownership should opt for the Standard, while those seeking collectible aesthetic value should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Three Cent Nickel
- Year
- 1887
- Release date
- January 1, 1887
1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1887 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel runs around $487, a certified MS62 about $1138, 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 | $487 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,138 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $399.99 / $1,438 / $11,995 | 11 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 29, 2026, 11 live eBay listings ask $399.99–$11,995.00 (median $1,437.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel?
- An ungraded 1887 Three Cent Nickel is currently valued around $487.
- How much more is an MS62 graded version worth compared to ungraded?
- An MS62 example is valued at $1138, significantly higher than the ungraded estimate.
- What is the specific year and series for this coin?
- This coin is from the 1887 series of Three Cent Nickels.
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