As of May, 2024, a 1873 Nickel Open 3 in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $400.00 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 $10,575.00 in the 03/21/2013 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: 4,550,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Shield Five Cents 1866-1883

1873 Nickel Open 3 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+11,000.00
MS-664,500.00
MS-65+2,500.00
MS-652,000.00
MS-64+1,250.00
MS-641,000.00
MS-63+750.00
MS-63600.00
MS-62+550.00
MS-62500.00
MS-61450.00
MS-60400.00
AU-58+350.00
AU-58300.00
AU-55+285.00
AU-55275.00
AU-53+260.00
AU-53250.00
AU-50+235.00
AU-50225.00
XF-45+175.00
XF-45150.00
XF-40125.00
VF-35115.00
VF-30110.00
VF-25100.00
VF-2090.00
F-1585.00
F-1280.00
VG-1075.00
VG-865.00
G-650.00
G-445.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00
PO-125.00

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 State400.0011,000.002,125.00
About Uncirculated225.00350.00272.50
Extremely Fine125.00175.00150.00
Fine and Very Fine80.00115.0096.67
Good and Very Good45.0075.0058.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0035.0030.00

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 Closed 3 (Regular Strike)60.00550.00600.0012,500.00
1873 Nickel Closed 3 (Proof)275.00325.00350.0011,000.00
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 Open 3 (Regular Strike) – 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$604.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,160.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,766.07

Average Sale Price
$1,260.00

Most Recent Sale Price
54

Number of Sales
$95,368.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+5,052.507,800.006,144.58
MS-661,495.0010,575.004,001.58
MS-65+604.005,160.001,766.07
MS-652,144.382,144.382,144.38
MS-64+540.50540.50540.50
MS-64398.001,292.50674.56
MS-63161.00660.00344.38
MS-62102.00408.00245.63
MS-61141.00312.00231.50
MS-6075.002,750.00882.00
AU-5860.00305.00169.42
AU-5586.00240.00165.22
AU-5374.25204.00136.04
AU-5051.00185.0093.11
XF-4581.40138.0096.28
XF-4057.0069.0063.00
VF-3054.0054.0054.00
VF-25223.25223.25223.25
VF-2030.00384.00207.00
F-128.0020.0014.00
G-426.0026.0026.00
PO-118.0095.0052.20

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Nickel Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $10,575.00.

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 Open 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Nickel Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.15% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.58% / 3.79% 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 Open 3 (Regular Strike) 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-63PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/24/2023
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions154.0003/22/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions75.0002/15/2023
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0010/09/2022
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0007/27/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0006/01/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0005/18/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/18/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0005/15/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers216.0003/23/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0003/21/2022
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers630.0002/15/2022
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC305.0011/21/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0008/25/2021
MS-60NCSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/25/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,200.0008/25/2021
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers360.0007/28/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,465.0007/15/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers204.0006/16/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/24/2021
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0010/21/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/07/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/02/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0006/17/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions384.0006/17/2020
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions300.0004/29/2020
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0003/26/2020
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0003/25/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions384.0001/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/12/2020
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers240.0009/04/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0007/24/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0006/12/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions336.0006/12/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0006/12/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0005/29/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions384.0005/15/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/28/2019
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers228.0002/06/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/14/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/11/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0010/10/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0007/11/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/17/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0003/12/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0008/22/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/22/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,586.2508/01/2017
MS-65+NGCScotsman1,495.0007/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSScotsman2,128.0007/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7506/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5004/26/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions258.5003/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.2501/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0009/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5006/08/2016
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions223.2505/03/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,052.5004/27/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions141.0004/12/2016
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,292.5003/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/06/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers381.8811/05/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/29/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/16/2015
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers5,581.2508/12/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers558.1307/20/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/12/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions600.4305/31/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,232.5003/06/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,144.3812/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0012/04/2014
AU-53ANACSGreat Collections74.2510/26/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0009/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/04/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,467.5009/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/05/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections81.4007/13/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5006/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/23/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions188.0003/03/2014
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0009/30/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0009/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/08/2013
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0007/28/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.0007/11/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0005/13/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0003/21/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0003/21/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/02/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions206.0008/02/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0007/23/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/12/2012
MS-62ICGGoldberg Auctioneers322.0005/31/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections29.0005/13/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections18.0005/06/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections45.0004/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/08/2012
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions127.0012/19/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0012/19/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions467.0012/05/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0009/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0008/11/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions89.0007/11/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/07/2011
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,547.0006/30/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions138.0005/30/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/27/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/17/2011
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena219.0011/03/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions74.0008/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena398.0002/15/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0001/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0012/03/2009
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/02/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.0009/11/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions173.0007/31/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions184.0008/11/2008
MS-65+NONEStack's1,610.0007/27/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0007/21/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/28/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/28/2008
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions57.0004/23/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/21/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/20/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/09/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0010/15/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/15/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0010/10/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions204.0010/10/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions523.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0007/12/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0004/16/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0003/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,968.0010/27/2006
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,340.0009/21/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/26/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0003/29/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/18/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0012/13/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0011/02/2005
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries3,076.0007/22/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0007/04/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC197.0006/27/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0006/05/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0005/25/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0004/27/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions184.0003/28/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0001/09/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC374.0011/28/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/08/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0010/27/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/27/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0010/27/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0010/06/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0010/06/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions189.0008/18/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0007/26/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/14/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0006/30/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0011/07/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,220.0009/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/20/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions178.0003/05/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/08/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0011/25/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/21/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0011/21/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions102.0001/13/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions862.0001/04/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions460.0011/16/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0009/21/2000
VF-20PCIHeritage Auctions30.0008/17/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0008/06/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/01/1999
MS-60NONEStack's2,750.0006/10/1996