As of May, 2024, a 1871 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $600.00 and $10,000.00, 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 $12,075.00 in the 09/25/2007 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 20.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 960
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Shield Five Cents 1866-1883

1871 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-6710,000.00
MS-66+3,250.00
MS-661,500.00
MS-65+1,250.00
MS-651,100.00
MS-64+850.00
MS-64750.00
MS-63+650.00
MS-63600.00

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 State600.0010,000.002,216.67

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871 Nickel (Regular Strike)100.00750.00800.005,500.00
1871 Nickel (Proof)275.00325.00350.006,500.00
1871 Nickel RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,250.001,250.00
1871 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A8,000.0012,500.00

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.

1871 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
$840.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,525.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,648.55
Average Sale Price
$1,200.00
Most Recent Sale Price
45
Number of Sales
$74,184.88
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,525.0012,075.006,429.75
MS-66+1,468.753,525.002,211.46
MS-66840.003,525.001,648.55
MS-65600.001,610.00955.48
MS-64370.00763.75487.43
MS-63382.00382.00382.00
MS-60252.00252.00252.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $12,075.00.

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 1871 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 82.24% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 4.67% / 3.74% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0006/28/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions780.0005/10/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0005/07/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,201.2001/11/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions840.0001/11/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0011/16/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0003/21/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions840.0004/14/2021
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,075.0001/03/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers780.0011/18/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/18/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0012/12/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions900.0012/07/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0009/25/2019
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers4,560.0008/20/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions870.0007/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/03/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/14/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions660.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/14/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0004/29/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,170.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0011/02/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7502/28/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/10/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7507/07/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0007/07/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC875.0005/22/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0004/27/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5003/30/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7501/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,199.6801/06/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,762.5012/17/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/20/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0005/31/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions763.7511/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/05/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.2507/07/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/23/2014
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0004/06/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0012/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0002/07/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,468.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions400.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0011/16/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions411.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0005/30/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers403.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/07/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/27/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/22/2010
MS-65NGCStack's748.0003/02/2010
MS-65PCGSStack's978.0001/26/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/04/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/09/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/31/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's1,150.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena776.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0009/01/2008
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0009/25/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers518.0002/13/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/13/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/07/2006
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,449.0005/08/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/26/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0011/02/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0007/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities7,475.0005/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0005/04/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0002/23/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,553.0001/09/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0006/03/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions426.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0011/07/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0006/04/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/21/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,473.0007/23/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions370.0005/30/2001

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