1891 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel — Coin Value

Liberty Head Nickel

What the 1891 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1891 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value — Ungraded $316 · MS62 $1,275. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Liberty Head NickelYear · 1891
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Lot / Roll of 40 Liberty "V" Nickels - 1900-1912 - Random Dates - Legible Dates$34.99Ungradedexpired · seen Aug 5Look up ↗
1883 LIBERTY HEAD V NICKEL NO CENTS F$11Ungradedexpired · seen Aug 5Look up ↗
1906 5C Liberty Head V Nickel XF Details$6.99Ungradedexpired · seen Aug 5Look up ↗
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Liberty Nickels 1900-1912 Full Dates Good or Better 13 coins Total$19.99Ungradedexpired · seen Aug 5Look up ↗
1886 Liberty V Nickel Legible Date Low Mintage Scarce Key Date Free Post$63.17Ungradedexpired · seen Aug 5Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

To simply own an 1891 Liberty Head Nickel, purchase the Standard version for $5. The PROOF version at $304 offers a higher-grade finish and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. If your goal is mere ownership, stick to the Standard. If you seek a display-worthy piece reflecting better mint quality, the PROOF version warrants the significant investment.

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Item details

Series
Liberty Head Nickel
Year
1891

1891 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1891 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel runs around $316, a certified MS62 about $1275, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$316eBay sold comps
MS62$1,275eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$1.49 / $25.76 / $16020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of August 4, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.49–$160.00 (median $25.76).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1891 Liberty Head Nickel?
An ungraded 1891 Liberty Head Nickel has a starting value of $304.
How much is a graded MS62 version of this nickel worth?
A MS62 graded 1891 Liberty Head Nickel is valued at $1165.
What is the series name for this specific coin?
This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Nickel series and is from the year 1891.

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