As of May, 2024, a 1873 Nickel Closed 3 in circulated condition is worth between $275.00 and $325.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $350.00 and $11,000.00, 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 $7,931.00 in the 06/05/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 20.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 1,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Shield Five Cents 1866-1883

1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+11,000.00
MS-675,000.00
MS-66+1,750.00
MS-661,250.00
MS-65+850.00
MS-65700.00
MS-64+650.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+550.00
MS-63500.00
MS-62+450.00
MS-62400.00
MS-61375.00
MS-60350.00
AU-58+325.00
AU-58300.00
AU-55+285.00
AU-55275.00

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 State350.0011,000.001,744.64
About Uncirculated275.00325.00296.25

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 1873 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Nickel Open 3 (Regular Strike)25.00350.00400.0011,000.00
1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Regular Strike)60.00550.00600.0012,500.00
1873 Nickel Open 3 DDO FS-1102 (Regular Strike)350.00350.002,000.002,000.00
1873 Nickel Closed 3, DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)235.00600.00700.002,250.00
1873 Nickel Cl 3 DDO FS-102 (Regular Strike)600.001,850.002,000.003,250.00
1873 Nickel Cl 3 DDO FS-103 (Regular Strike)225.00700.00800.001,250.00
1873 Nickel Closed 3, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A600.0020,000.00

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.

1873 Nickel Closed 3 (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
$408.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,000.00
Highest Sale Price
$642.62
Average Sale Price
$552.00
Most Recent Sale Price
104
Number of Sales
$66,832.62
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,740.007,931.003,781.02
MS-66+1,093.001,468.751,323.00
MS-66660.002,115.001,054.80
MS-65+517.00581.63565.47
MS-65408.003,000.00642.62
MS-64+312.00312.00312.00
MS-642.601,155.00427.14
MS-63213.00990.00326.98
MS-62204.00763.75336.11
MS-61219.00219.00219.00
MS-60219.00264.00245.00
AU-58190.00190.00190.00
FR-2235.00235.00235.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Proof) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $7,931.00.

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 1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.90% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.15% / 4.59% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Nickel Closed 3 (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-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0008/24/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions348.0008/09/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions780.0005/24/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0004/09/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers552.0003/29/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers336.0002/15/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/18/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0011/30/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/23/2022
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC452.0011/06/2022
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers480.0009/28/2022
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers480.0009/28/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0008/31/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers528.0006/17/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions660.0006/08/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions432.0006/06/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0005/08/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions360.0003/09/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions468.0003/02/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0002/02/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0011/03/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions312.0010/13/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions372.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,440.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0007/28/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers336.0006/16/2021
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0006/16/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions482.4003/24/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0012/16/2020
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers432.0011/18/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers312.0011/18/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0011/04/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/28/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0010/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0010/17/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/14/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5010/08/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0009/09/2020
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers432.0008/11/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions810.0002/26/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0002/26/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0002/18/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions720.0009/08/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0009/04/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions336.0008/28/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions432.0008/18/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/12/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,700.0005/05/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0005/01/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions380.4004/24/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0004/24/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers504.0003/05/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers432.0002/06/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC825.0012/30/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers264.0012/19/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions504.0012/19/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0012/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/14/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/14/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions360.0010/10/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers660.0009/26/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions962.5009/16/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0007/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/04/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0007/04/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,017.5006/24/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5005/17/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,420.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions935.0004/29/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0002/28/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,080.0002/25/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/20/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/30/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5001/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/17/2017
MS-64NGCKagin's423.0009/15/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's409.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers470.0009/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/15/2017
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5007/13/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/06/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers399.5006/21/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/08/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions763.7505/09/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5003/29/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions800.0002/23/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7502/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/04/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/04/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions517.0001/04/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions341.9301/03/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers587.5010/12/2016
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0010/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5009/30/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2509/25/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions950.0008/17/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5008/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5005/03/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions235.0005/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0004/27/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0003/03/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7502/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/06/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions493.5001/06/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5001/03/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.5911/29/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/29/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/29/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2510/28/2015
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2509/03/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/16/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,993.7507/17/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5007/12/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions724.9806/07/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5005/31/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0002/19/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0002/10/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions587.5002/01/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/04/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions528.7512/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0010/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0010/08/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6310/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2510/08/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections342.2008/31/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers5,875.0008/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions499.3804/23/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers6,168.7503/27/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions470.0003/21/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions514.6502/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6302/27/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers581.6302/11/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/03/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers581.6301/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections1,237.5001/19/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers399.5001/14/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers581.6301/14/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0001/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions499.3801/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/05/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/15/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections344.0011/10/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions411.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/08/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers533.4507/27/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers388.9307/27/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions515.0007/11/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,931.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions367.0004/24/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions764.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0004/24/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions282.0003/21/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0003/21/2013
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0002/07/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers646.0001/01/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0011/29/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions382.0009/06/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers616.8806/29/2012
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers358.0005/31/2012
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers368.0005/31/2012
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/30/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0005/21/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0003/08/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers357.0011/15/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0011/08/2011
MS-65NGCScotsman675.0010/21/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers575.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2011
MS-65NGCScotsman700.0007/29/2011
MS-66NGCScotsman1,265.0007/29/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,840.0003/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/17/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/05/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena374.0011/09/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena564.0011/03/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena567.0011/03/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0008/11/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers403.0006/02/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0006/02/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/02/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena454.0011/13/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's633.0011/09/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions255.0010/19/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/11/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers920.0009/08/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC414.0008/13/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2009
MS-65NGCStack's575.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCStack's805.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/04/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions219.0011/26/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0010/20/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's632.5008/21/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/20/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/20/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0011/14/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC404.0011/08/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0010/02/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions604.0009/27/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0008/15/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0007/12/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/05/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC725.0006/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/20/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/09/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/01/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0011/20/2006
MS-64PCGSStack's575.0011/07/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/13/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0008/22/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions949.0003/02/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2006
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC661.0011/28/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC265.0006/27/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0006/02/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0005/04/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/28/2005
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers920.0002/23/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions595.0012/19/2004
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0011/28/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0011/17/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0008/16/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions604.0003/31/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions569.0003/31/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions569.0003/03/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions529.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/07/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0011/17/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions552.0011/07/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/03/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/28/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0005/05/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/20/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0001/08/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0011/21/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0011/05/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions891.0006/09/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers920.0006/02/2002
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers920.0006/02/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0004/28/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0003/20/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers322.0002/18/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers661.0002/18/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions949.0001/13/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions506.0001/09/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0011/15/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/15/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions625.0009/05/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions472.0008/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions280.0007/25/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/01/2001
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena805.0001/03/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/14/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions863.0011/16/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions550.0010/26/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0010/04/2000
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0010/02/2000
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries604.0010/01/2000
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries690.0002/16/2000
MS-63NONEDavid Akers990.0010/01/1997
MS-64PCGSDavid Akers550.0010/01/1997
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,430.0003/06/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,210.0006/24/1996
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0005/20/1996
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,155.0005/01/1996
MS-64NONEStack's605.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Ruddy3,000.0009/01/1980
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl2.6006/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery7.5005/01/1941

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