1896 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel — Coin Value
Liberty Head NickelWhat the 1896 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1896 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value — Ungraded $975 · MS62 $5,040. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own an 1896 Liberty Head Nickel, purchase the Standard version at $10. The PROOF version at $265 offers a superior presentation, typically involving specialized minting or packaging, which appeals to serious collectors. Casual enthusiasts should stick to the Standard for affordability, while dedicated collectors seeking display quality should invest in the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Nickel
- Year
- 1896
- Release date
- January 1, 1896
1896 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1896 [PROOF] Liberty Head Nickel runs around $975, a certified MS62 about $5040, 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 | $975 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $5,040 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.67 / $12 / $50,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.67–$50,000.00 (median $12.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions?
- The ungraded 1896 Liberty Head Nickel is valued at $311, whereas the MS62 condition is valued significantly higher at $5040.
- Is the 1896 Liberty Head Nickel a good investment?
- Yes, the difference in value between the ungraded ($311) and MS62 ($5040) conditions suggests strong potential for collectors.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Liberty Head Nickel series and is from the year 1896.