As of May, 2024, a 1870 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500.00 and $12,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $14,400.00 in the 11/18/2020 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 20.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 1,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Shield Five Cents 1866-1883

1870 Nickel, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6712,500.00
MS-66+2,750.00
MS-661,750.00
MS-65+1,500.00
MS-651,250.00
MS-64+850.00
MS-64700.00
MS-63+650.00
MS-63600.00
MS-62+550.00
MS-62500.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State500.0012,500.002,145.45

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1870 Shield Nickel. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1870 Nickel (Regular Strike)35.00325.00350.006,000.00
1870 Nickel (Proof)250.00325.00350.002,500.00
1870 Nickel RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)100.001,700.00N/AN/A
1870 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)100.001,100.001,500.005,500.00
1870 Nickel DDO & RPD FS-101 (Regular Strike)45.00175.003,600.003,600.00
1870 Nickel DDO FS-102 (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,250.002,250.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1870 Nickel, Cam (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$900.00
Lowest Sale Price
$7,050.00
Highest Sale Price
$2,091.30
Average Sale Price
$1,080.00
Most Recent Sale Price
53
Number of Sales
$110,839.11
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,760.0014,400.007,430.50
MS-66+1,200.002,115.001,694.77
MS-66900.007,050.002,091.30
MS-65630.001,610.00927.61
MS-64+396.00646.25539.08
MS-64384.00498.00431.71
MS-63403.00546.00460.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1870 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $14,400.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1870 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1870 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.26% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.09% / 3.48% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1870 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0007/23/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0004/10/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions630.0001/11/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0012/18/2022
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0010/09/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0008/28/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions720.0007/21/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0006/17/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC900.0012/05/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers930.0004/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/20/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/13/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,760.0012/21/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0011/18/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/18/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0008/11/2020
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers3,360.0006/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,002.0002/02/2020
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/12/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5012/12/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,960.0012/07/2019
MS-66PCGSScotsman1,121.0011/08/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0007/04/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0003/29/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions900.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0002/20/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0012/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0011/02/2017
MS-66NGCKagin's998.7509/15/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,600.0006/15/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions725.0006/15/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,700.2301/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/10/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,851.0010/20/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5009/20/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.1008/16/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/16/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5007/21/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers998.7507/20/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions969.3807/12/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0006/21/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/26/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0003/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions998.7512/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions387.7511/23/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0009/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5008/05/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0007/10/2014
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/27/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/05/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections498.0001/20/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0008/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/02/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/30/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/18/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions446.0008/11/2011
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/07/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/03/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,312.0009/22/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/28/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/26/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions834.0005/27/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,530.0005/25/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,013.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/12/2007
MS-65PCGSStack's850.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0010/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/13/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0008/11/2006
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries920.0005/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0003/02/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions546.0002/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0007/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/02/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,725.0005/25/2005
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,121.0004/07/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0010/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/26/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,295.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0009/01/2002

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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