What is the starting value for an ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel?

An ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel starts at a value of $156.

How much is an MS62 graded version of this nickel worth?

The MS62 graded version of the 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $350.

Is the 1872 Shield Nickel a desirable collectible?

Yes, the 1872 Shield Nickel is a desirable piece, with values ranging from $156 (ungraded) to $350 (MS62).

1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel — Coin Value

Shield Nickel

What the 1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel value — Ungraded ¥937.04 · $139 · MS62 ¥11,123 · $1,650 · MS66 ¥197,614 · $29,314. Prices updated 2026年8月.

Series · Shield NickelYear · 1872

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Value by grade

$139

Ungraded

11.9×

$1,650

MS62

210.9×

$29,314

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 210.9× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

If you simply want to own an 1872 Shield Nickel, the Standard version at $23 is the cheapest route. The PROOF ($393) and DOUBLE DIE ($175) versions offer significant premiums due to superior minting quality and scarcity. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay for the PROOF or DOUBLE DIE, while budget-conscious collectors should stick to the Standard.

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PROOF1872 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value¥2,649 · $393¥10,874 · $1,613eBay ↗

DOUBLE DIE— this page1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel — Coin Value¥1,180 · $175¥215,013 · $31,895eBay ↗

Standard1872 Shield Nickel — Coin Value¥153.63 · $22.79¥32,127 · $4,766eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel¥939.94 · $139.43

Item details

Series: Shield Nickel
Year: 1872

1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1872 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel runs around $139, a certified MS62 about $1650, and a high-grade MS66 commands $29314.

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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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	¥937.04 · $139	eBay sold comps
MS62	¥11,123 · $1,650	eBay sold comps
MS66	¥197,614 · $29,314	eBay sold comps

常见问题

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel?: An ungraded 1872 Shield Nickel starts at a value of $156.
How much is an MS62 graded version of this nickel worth?: The MS62 graded version of the 1872 Shield Nickel is valued at $350.
Is the 1872 Shield Nickel a desirable collectible?: Yes, the 1872 Shield Nickel is a desirable piece, with values ranging from $156 (ungraded) to $350 (MS62).