1889 Liberty Head Nickel — Coin Value
Liberty Head NickelWhat the 1889 Liberty Head Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1889 Liberty Head Nickel value — Ungraded $5 · MS62 $208 · MS66 $3,738. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 747.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own an 1889 Liberty Head Nickel, purchase the Standard version for around $13. The PROOF version at $240 offers a superior collectible presentation, typically involving higher-grade minting and specialized packaging. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay the premium for the PROOF. Casual collectors looking for the basic piece should stick to the Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Nickel
- Year
- 1889
1889 Liberty Head Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1889 Liberty Head Nickel runs around $5, a certified MS62 about $208, and a high-grade MS66 commands $3738.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $208 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $3,738 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1889 Liberty Head Nickel?
- An ungraded 1889 Liberty Head Nickel can start at approximately $8.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable, priced at $3738 compared to $208 for MS62.
- What is the year and series for this nickel?
- This coin is from the 1889 series and is a Liberty Head Nickel.