As of May, 2024, a 1877 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4,000.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $20,562.50 in the 12/12/2019 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 20.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 510
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Shield Five Cents 1866-1883

1877 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-67+25,000.00
MS-6715,000.00
MS-66+8,500.00
MS-667,000.00
MS-65+6,000.00
MS-655,500.00
MS-64+4,750.00
MS-644,500.00
MS-63+4,100.00
MS-634,000.00

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 State4,000.0025,000.008,435.00

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 1877 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1877 Nickel (Proof)1,900.002,950.003,000.0010,000.00
1877 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A6,500.0020,000.00

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.

1877 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
$2,300.00
Lowest Sale Price
$7,637.50
Highest Sale Price
$4,735.41
Average Sale Price
$4,080.00
Most Recent Sale Price
94
Number of Sales
$445,128.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-675,640.0020,562.5011,744.72
MS-66+4,320.0010,063.006,716.55
MS-662,300.007,637.504,735.41
MS-652,128.004,950.003,700.08
MS-64+2,800.034,080.003,440.02
MS-641,725.004,289.933,292.44
MS-632,585.002,820.002,681.67
MS-622,100.002,100.002,100.00
MS-613,965.633,965.633,965.63

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1877 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-61 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $20,562.50.

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 1877 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1877 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.34% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 8.04% / 6.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1877 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 Auctions4,080.0001/14/2024
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers4,080.0008/24/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,240.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0003/29/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/15/2023
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions13,512.5012/08/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/31/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0008/28/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,300.0007/17/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0005/08/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0003/21/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0010/10/2021
MS-66PCGSKagin's4,800.0003/15/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0001/20/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0011/18/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0010/18/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0010/18/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0010/17/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0010/17/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,400.0006/14/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,637.5005/14/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0003/25/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0002/23/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15,000.0001/12/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions20,562.5012/12/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0012/07/2019
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,757.5009/26/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,480.0009/08/2019
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers7,150.0008/20/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0004/28/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,100.0004/28/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0003/16/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,799.6001/14/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,400.0012/14/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0010/14/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0008/19/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0007/15/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5005/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/03/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,520.0012/17/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0012/14/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0012/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0012/07/2017
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers3,000.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSBonham's4,095.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,100.0008/10/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,170.0008/01/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0006/08/2017
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions2,800.0304/26/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,760.0011/02/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0010/31/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0003/30/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0002/04/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0002/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5001/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5009/20/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,637.5009/03/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0008/12/2015
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers3,818.7507/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5007/12/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions17,037.5006/25/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0006/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0005/12/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0002/01/2015
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,050.0001/27/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,343.7509/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5009/04/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0008/05/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,406.2506/28/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,950.0006/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,287.5006/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0004/23/2014
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions3,965.6302/27/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,289.9302/03/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,250.0001/05/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,581.2507/27/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,402.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections4,950.0010/28/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers5,287.5006/29/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/03/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0012/08/2011
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,475.0009/12/2011
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0009/06/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0008/11/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,213.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0004/27/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/27/2011
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,063.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,910.0011/01/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,717.0010/14/2010
MS-66NGCScotsman4,945.0007/23/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's3,105.0003/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/06/2010
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena16,963.0011/13/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,600.0008/05/2009
MS-66NGCStack's4,025.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,600.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,715.0011/01/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/09/2008
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena3,795.0001/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0001/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,198.0009/27/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2007
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries3,105.0011/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/13/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0008/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,606.0006/21/2006
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,925.0006/21/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0006/01/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/01/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0005/26/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0002/07/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0002/04/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0002/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0012/09/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/07/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0011/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0011/02/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0011/02/2005
MS-67NGCKingswood Galleries13,225.0009/29/2005
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,795.0009/21/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0003/10/2005
MS-66PCGSStack's4,715.0003/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,618.0002/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/12/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,140.0012/02/2004
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,715.0012/02/2004
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,370.0011/28/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's5,175.0010/13/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/18/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0008/18/2004
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,290.0008/15/2004
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0008/14/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,243.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,910.0003/25/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/31/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries6,000.0011/21/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,818.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0005/01/2003
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0002/24/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0011/21/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0011/21/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,818.0009/29/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/27/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0002/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,700.0008/15/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,700.0007/25/2001

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