The values provided are estimates based on the PCGS Price Guide and vary depending on the condition of the coins. For a detailed breakdown of values by grade or to view auction data for a specific coin, please click on the [coin name] in the table chart, which serves as a direct hyperlink to more information.
| Abbreviation | Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PO | Poor | Coin is heavily worn, with details and inscriptions barely visible. |
| FR | Fair | Coin is very worn, but some details remain visible. |
| AG | About Good | Coin shows heavy wear, but major design elements are clear. |
| G | Good | Moderate to heavy even wear, but most major details are visible. |
| VG | Very Good | Minor wear on high points, design and lettering are clear. |
| F | Fine | Light to moderate even wear, with all details visible. |
| VF | Very Fine | Light even wear, with most fine details still sharp. |
| XF | Extremely Fine | Minimal wear on high points, with all details sharp and mint luster may be present. |
| AU | About Uncirculated | Slight wear on high points, with most or all mint luster intact. |
| MS | Uncirculated/Mint State | No wear, as minted with full original luster (graded from MS-60 to MS-70 based on imperfections). |
To simplify the table column names, we will use abbreviations.
| Coin Name | PO, FR And AG | G And VG | F And VF | XF | AU | MS | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 Nickel Rays (Regular Strike) | $30.00~$40.00 | $50.00~$80.00 | $90.00~$175.00 | $225.00~$260.00 | $275.00~$475.00 | $500.00~$11,000.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel Rays (Regular Strike) | $40.00~$45.00 | $50.00~$85.00 | $100.00~$225.00 | $250.00~$300.00 | $350.00~$650.00 | $700.00~$45,000.00 | Shop |
| 1869 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $35.00~$45.00 | $45.00~$60.00 | $65.00~$90.00 | $100.00~$135.00 | $140.00~$190.00 | $200.00~$7,000.00 | Shop |
| 1880 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $2,000.00~$2,500.00 | $2,750.00~$3,500.00 | $3,750.00~$6,500.00 | $7,500.00~$8,500.00 | $9,000.00~$16,000.00 | $17,500.00~$125,000.00 | Shop |
| 1870 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $35.00~$45.00 | $40.00~$70.00 | $80.00~$135.00 | $150.00~$185.00 | $200.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$6,000.00 | Shop |
| 1866 Nickel Rays (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $750.00~$1,400.00 | $1,500.00~$17,500.00 | Shop |
| 1881 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $250.00~$300.00 | $350.00~$500.00 | $525.00~$700.00 | $750.00~$850.00 | $900.00~$1,250.00 | $1,300.00~$7,500.00 | Shop |
| 1871 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $100.00 | $125.00~$200.00 | $225.00~$375.00 | $400.00~$475.00 | $500.00~$750.00 | $800.00~$5,500.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel Rays (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $30,000.00~$75,000.00 | Shop |
| 1882 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $35.00~$45.00 | $45.00~$60.00 | $65.00~$90.00 | $100.00~$135.00 | $140.00~$190.00 | $200.00~$27,500.00 | Shop |
| 1872 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $45.00~$55.00 | $65.00~$100.00 | $125.00~$150.00 | $160.00~$180.00 | $190.00~$260.00 | $275.00~$15,000.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays (Regular Strike) | $35.00~$45.00 | $45.00~$60.00 | $65.00~$90.00 | $100.00~$135.00 | $140.00~$190.00 | $200.00~$5,500.00 | Shop |
| 1883 Nickel Shield (Regular Strike) | $35.00~$45.00 | $45.00~$60.00 | $65.00~$90.00 | $100.00~$135.00 | $140.00~$190.00 | $200.00~$17,500.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Open 3 (Regular Strike) | $25.00~$35.00 | $45.00~$75.00 | $80.00~$115.00 | $125.00~$175.00 | $225.00~$350.00 | $400.00~$11,000.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $35.00~$45.00 | $45.00~$60.00 | $65.00~$90.00 | $100.00~$135.00 | $140.00~$190.00 | $200.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1883/2 Nickel Shield (Regular Strike) | $250.00~$300.00 | $350.00~$600.00 | $700.00~$1,100.00 | $1,200.00~$1,350.00 | $1,400.00~$2,250.00 | $2,500.00~$65,000.00 | Shop |
| 1880 Nickel (Proof) | $80.00~$85.00 | $90.00~$115.00 | $120.00~$150.00 | $160.00~$185.00 | $200.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$3,500.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Regular Strike) | $60.00 | $70.00~$100.00 | $125.00~$225.00 | $250.00~$300.00 | $325.00~$550.00 | $600.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1871 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $275.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$6,500.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays – Pattern Rev (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $10,000.00~$22,500.00 | Shop |
| 1881 Nickel (Proof) | - | $75.00~$90.00 | $100.00~$130.00 | $135.00~$145.00 | $150.00~$300.00 | $325.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1872 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $250.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$7,500.00 | Shop |
| 1874 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $40.00 | $50.00~$85.00 | $100.00~$140.00 | $150.00~$170.00 | $180.00~$300.00 | $325.00~$20,000.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $300.00~$350.00 | $375.00~$5,500.00 | Shop |
| 1882 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $250.00~$300.00 | $325.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $275.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$11,000.00 | Shop |
| 1875 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $40.00~$60.00 | $70.00~$110.00 | $130.00~$200.00 | $225.00~$275.00 | $300.00~$425.00 | $450.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $300.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$4,500.00 | Shop |
| 1883 Nickel Shield (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $200.00~$300.00 | $325.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1876 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $50.00~$70.00 | $65.00~$125.00 | $140.00~$200.00 | $225.00~$260.00 | $275.00~$375.00 | $400.00~$7,500.00 | Shop |
| 1874 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $500.00~$6,500.00 | Shop |
| 1869 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $300.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1879 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $500.00~$650.00 | $700.00~$800.00 | $825.00~$1,250.00 | $1,500.00~$1,850.00 | $2,000.00~$2,850.00 | $3,000.00~$17,500.00 | Shop |
| 1870 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $250.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$2,500.00 | Shop |
| 1875 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $350.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1876 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | - | - | $300.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$5,000.00 | Shop |
| 1877 Nickel (Proof) | - | $1,900.00~$2,000.00 | $2,100.00~$2,400.00 | $2,500.00~$2,650.00 | $2,700.00~$2,950.00 | $3,000.00~$10,000.00 | Shop |
| 1878 Nickel (Proof) | - | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00~$1,125.00 | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00~$1,175.00 | $1,200.00~$3,250.00 | Shop |
| 1879 Nickel (Proof) | - | - | $140.00~$150.00 | $160.00~$185.00 | $200.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$3,750.00 | Shop |
| 1879/8 Nickel (Proof) | - | $50.00 | $200.00 | $250.00~$285.00 | $300.00~$475.00 | $500.00~$110,000.00 | Shop |
| 1866/1866 Nickel Rays RPD FS-303 (001.2) (Regular Strike) | - | - | $750.00~$850.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,100.00~$3,000.00 | $5,000.00~$6,500.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Rays Nickel RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | $3,500.00~$4,500.00 | - | Shop |
| 1867 Rays Nickel DDO & RPD FS-302 (002.4) (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $1,750.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays RPD FS-1308 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | $300.00~$375.00 | - | Shop |
| 1867/1867 Nickel No Rays RPD FS-1301 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $750.00~$850.00 | $1,100.00~$1,500.00 | $5,000.00~$6,500.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays DDO & RPD FS-1102 (Regular Strike) | - | - | $450.00 | - | - | - | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel Rev of 1868, FS-901 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $150.00~$160.00 | $175.00~$300.00 | $850.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-902 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $100.00~$110.00 | $125.00~$250.00 | $275.00~$350.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-903 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | $300.00 | $750.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-904 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $110.00~$135.00 | $175.00~$300.00 | - | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel RPD FS-307 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $450.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-906 (Regular Strike) | - | $125.00 | - | $175.00 | $450.00 | - | Shop |
| 1869 Nickel Narrow Dt FS-301 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $90.00 | - | - | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel RPD FS-309 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | $175.00~$210.00 | $250.00~$850.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel DDO FS-104 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $125.00 | - | $500.00~$1,000.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel RPD FS-303 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $2,500.00 | Shop |
| 1870 Nickel RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike) | - | $100.00~$375.00 | $550.00~$1,050.00 | $1,150.00~$1,275.00 | $1,500.00~$1,700.00 | - | Shop |
| 1870 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike) | - | $100.00~$175.00 | $225.00~$375.00 | $500.00~$600.00 | $700.00~$1,100.00 | $1,500.00~$5,500.00 | Shop |
| 1869 Nickel RPD FS-1305 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $125.00~$275.00 | - | $800.00 | Shop |
| 1870 Nickel DDO & RPD FS-101 (Regular Strike) | $45.00 | $55.00 | - | $175.00 | - | $3,600.00 | Shop |
| 1871 Nickel RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $1,250.00 | Shop |
| 1870 Nickel DDO FS-102 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $2,250.00 | Shop |
| 1872 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) | - | $65.00~$100.00 | $125.00~$225.00 | $275.00~$310.00 | $325.00~$410.00 | $425.00~$5,500.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Open 3 DDO FS-1102 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | $350.00 | $2,000.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Closed 3, DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) | - | - | $235.00 | - | $450.00~$600.00 | $700.00~$2,250.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Cl 3 DDO FS-102 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | $600.00~$1,850.00 | $2,000.00~$3,250.00 | Shop |
| 1875 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $900.00~$1,500.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Cl 3 DDO FS-103 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $225.00~$250.00 | $300.00~$700.00 | $800.00~$1,250.00 | Shop |
| 1883/2 Nickel Overdate FS-303 (Regular Strike) | - | $60.00~$150.00 | $275.00~$700.00 | $900.00~$1,050.00 | $1,150.00~$1,475.00 | $1,600.00~$9,000.00 | Shop |
| 1872 Nickel RPD FS-305 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $1,100.00 | Shop |
| 1883/2 Nickel Overdate FS-304 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | $900.00 | $22,500.00 | Shop |
| 1875 Nickel DDO & RPD FS-103 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $3,750.00 | Shop |
| 1876 Nickel TDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $2,250.00 | Shop |
| 1874 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $185.00~$190.00 | $215.00~$285.00 | $300.00~$1,650.00 | Shop |
| 1883/2 Nickel Overdate FS-301 (Regular Strike) | $200.00 | $275.00~$450.00 | $550.00~$1,000.00 | $1,150.00~$1,300.00 | $1,350.00~$1,850.00 | $2,000.00~$60,000.00 | Shop |
| 1866 Nickel Rays, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $1,800.00~$18,500.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $700.00~$5,500.00 | Shop |
| 1883 Nickel RPD FS-311 Shield (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | - | - | $500.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $850.00~$8,000.00 | Shop |
| 1866 Nickel Rays, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $12,500.00~$45,000.00 | Shop |
| 1883 Nickel RPD FS-312 (Regular Strike) | - | - | - | $100.00~$135.00 | $175.00~$350.00 | $375.00~$550.00 | Shop |
| 1868 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $3,250.00~$45,000.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel Rays, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $45,000.00~$75,000.00 | Shop |
| 1883/2 Nickel Overdate FS-302 (Regular Strike) | - | $200.00~$375.00 | $650.00~$1,150.00 | $1,250.00~$1,310.00 | $1,350.00~$2,050.00 | $2,250.00~$6,500.00 | Shop |
| 1869 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $600.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1870 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $500.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1871 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $8,000.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1872 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $700.00~$22,500.00 | Shop |
| 1877 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $6,500.00~$20,000.00 | Shop |
| 1878 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $1,400.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1873 Nickel Closed 3, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $600.00~$20,000.00 | Shop |
| 1878 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $5,500.00~$22,500.00 | Shop |
| 1874 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $850.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1879 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $1,000.00~$22,500.00 | Shop |
| 1882 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $550.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1874 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $7,500.00 | Shop |
| 1879 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $10,000.00 | Shop |
| 1882 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $2,500.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1875 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $750.00~$9,000.00 | Shop |
| 1883 Nickel Shield, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $450.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1879/8 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $850.00~$12,500.00 | Shop |
| 1871 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $600.00~$10,000.00 | Shop |
| 1876 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $600.00~$7,500.00 | Shop |
| 1876 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $3,500.00~$20,000.00 | Shop |
| 1880 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $450.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1880 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $1,500.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1877 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $4,000.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1881 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $550.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
| 1881 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $3,500.00~$10,000.00 | Shop |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays – Pattern Rev, CAM (Proof) | - | - | - | - | - | $7,500.00~$25,000.00 | Shop |
Most valuable Coins in the Shield Nickel series
| Coin Name | Circulated | Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $2,000.00~$16,000.00 | $17,500.00~$125,000.00 |
| 1879/8 Nickel (Proof) | $50.00~$475.00 | $500.00~$110,000.00 |
| 1867 Nickel Rays (Proof) | - | $30,000.00~$75,000.00 |
| 1867 Nickel Rays, CAM (Proof) | - | $45,000.00~$75,000.00 |
| 1883/2 Nickel Shield (Regular Strike) | $250.00~$2,250.00 | $2,500.00~$65,000.00 |
| 1883/2 Nickel Overdate FS-301 (Regular Strike) | $200.00~$1,850.00 | $2,000.00~$60,000.00 |
| 1867 Nickel Rays (Regular Strike) | $40.00~$650.00 | $700.00~$45,000.00 |
| 1866 Nickel Rays, DCAM (Proof) | - | $12,500.00~$45,000.00 |
| 1867 Nickel No Rays, DCAM (Proof) | - | $3,250.00~$45,000.00 |
| 1882 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $35.00~$190.00 | $200.00~$27,500.00 |
| 1875 Nickel (Regular Strike) | $40.00~$425.00 | $450.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1869 Nickel (Proof) | $300.00~$325.00 | $350.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1875 Nickel (Proof) | - | $350.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1882 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | $550.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1882 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | $2,500.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1883 Nickel Shield, CAM (Proof) | - | $450.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1880 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | $450.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1880 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) | - | $1,500.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1877 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | $4,000.00~$25,000.00 |
| 1881 Nickel, CAM (Proof) | - | $550.00~$25,000.00 |