What is the value range for the 1880 Three Cent Nickel?

The value ranges from $264 for ungraded examples to $1050 for MS66 graded coins.

How does the MS62 condition affect the price?

An MS62 graded 1880 Three Cent Nickel is valued at $407.

Is the 1880 Three Cent Nickel a good investment?

Yes, the wide price spread between ungraded and high-grade examples suggests potential investment value.

1880 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value

Three Cent Nickel

What the 1880 Three Cent Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1880 Three Cent Nickel value — Ungraded ¥1,995 · $296 · MS62 ¥2,946 · $437 · MS66 ¥8,022 · $1,190. Prices updated 2026年8月.

Series · Three Cent NickelYear · 1880

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Value by grade

$296

Ungraded

+48%

$437

MS62

4.0×

$1,190

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.Chart values in USD

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Expired listings — price reference

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1865 Civil War Era Three Cent Nickel 3CN NGC MS62 - Exceptional Coin!~~$260~~Gradedexpired · seen Aug 8Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

If simply owning the 1880 Three Cent Nickel is the goal, buy the Standard version for $258. The PROOF version at $349 offers enhanced presentation and collectible appeal beyond basic ownership. Collectors prioritizing display quality and investment potential should pay the premium for the PROOF. Casual collectors looking for the lowest entry point should opt for the Standard.

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PROOF1880 [PROOF] Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value¥2,356 · $349.43¥4,466 · $662.41eBay ↗

Standard— this page1880 Three Cent Nickel — Coin Value¥1,737 · $257.73¥8,022 · $1,190eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1880 Three Cent Nickel¥1,997 · $296.19

Item details

Series: Three Cent Nickel
Year: 1880

1880 Three Cent Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1880 Three Cent Nickel runs around $296, a certified MS62 about $437, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1190.

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	¥1,995 · $296	eBay sold comps
MS62	¥2,946 · $437	eBay sold comps
MS66	¥8,022 · $1,190	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	¥67.08 / ¥229.34 / ¥4,382$9.95 / $34.02 / $650	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 7, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.95–$650.00 (median $34.02).

常见问题

What is the value range for the 1880 Three Cent Nickel?: The value ranges from $264 for ungraded examples to $1050 for MS66 graded coins.
How does the MS62 condition affect the price?: An MS62 graded 1880 Three Cent Nickel is valued at $407.
Is the 1880 Three Cent Nickel a good investment?: Yes, the wide price spread between ungraded and high-grade examples suggests potential investment value.