1898 Liberty Head Nickel — Coin Value
Liberty Head NickelWhat the 1898 Liberty Head Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1898 Liberty Head Nickel value — Ungraded $4 · MS62 $197 · MS66 $1,503. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 375.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want to own an 1898 Liberty Head Nickel, the Standard version at $4 is the cheapest route. Paying more for the PROOF at $401 or FS-301 at $140 buys you graded quality and specialized presentation, not inherent rarity difference here. Casual collectors should stick to Standard, while serious investors seeking high-grade examples should consider the FS-301 or PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Liberty Head Nickel
- Year
- 1898
1898 Liberty Head Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1898 Liberty Head Nickel runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $197, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1503.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $197 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,503 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1898 Liberty Head Nickel?
- Ungraded 1898 Liberty Head Nickels start at $7 on our marketplace.
- How much is an MS62 graded 1898 Liberty Head Nickel worth?
- An MS62 graded 1898 Liberty Head Nickel is currently valued around $197.
- What is the top-tier value for this coin?
- The highest recorded value for this coin is $1503 for an MS66 grade.