1868 Nickel Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1868 Nickel Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1868 Nickel variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1868 Nickel (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $11.00 - $299.00

  Uncirculated: $63.00 - $7,637.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $5.00 - $340.00

  Uncirculated: $53.00 - $1,299.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $35.00 - $190.00

  Uncirculated: $200.00 - $12,500.00

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1868 Nickel, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $475.00 - $11,162.50
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,199.00 - $1,300.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $700.00 - $5,500.00

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1868 Nickel DDO FS-111 (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $46.03

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1868 Nickel DDO & RPD FS-109 (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,245.00

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1868 Nickel RPD FS-314 (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $160.00

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1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-905 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $338.00 - $690.00

  Uncirculated: $546.00 - $600.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $85.00 - $306.00

  Uncirculated: $181.00

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1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-906 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $89.00 - $329.00

  Uncirculated: $720.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $13.00 - $229.00

  Uncirculated: $510.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $125.00 - $450.00

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1868 Nickel Rev of 1868, FS-901 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $65.00 - $212.00

  Uncirculated: $324.00 - $1,680.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $72.45

  Uncirculated: $243.58
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $150.00 - $300.00

  Uncirculated: $850.00

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1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-902 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $49.00 - $223.00

  Uncirculated: $252.00 - $660.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $200.00

  Uncirculated: $570.00 - $2,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $250.00

  Uncirculated: $275.00 - $350.00

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1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-903 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $235.00

  Uncirculated: $600.00 - $1,080.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $60.00 - $150.00

  Uncirculated: $157.00 - $712.49
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $300.00

  Uncirculated: $750.00

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1868 Nickel Rev of 1868 FS-904 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $94.00 - $247.51

  Uncirculated: $219.00 - $660.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $245.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $110.00 - $300.00

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1868 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3,910.00 - $9,400.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $12,500.00

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1868 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $106.00 - $230.00

  Uncirculated: $2,400.00

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1868 Nickel RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,650.00 - $2,070.00

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1868 Nickel RPD FS-302 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,080.00

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1868 Nickel RPD FS-303 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,116.00 - $2,115.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $687.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2,500.00

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1868 Nickel RPD FS-307 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $299.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $155.66
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $450.00

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1868 Nickel DDO FS-103 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $184.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $104.16

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1868 Nickel RPD FS-309 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $499.38 - $3,120.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $175.00 - $210.00

  Uncirculated: $250.00 - $850.00

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1868 Nickel DDO FS-104 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $102.30 - $132.00

  Uncirculated: $377.22 - $823.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $67.00 - $152.51
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $125.00

  Uncirculated: $500.00 - $1,000.00

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1868 Nickel DDO & RPD FS-107 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,920.00

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1868 Nickel (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $299.00

  Uncirculated: $3.65 - $4,600.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $280.00 - $1,835.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $300.00 - $325.00

  Uncirculated: $350.00 - $4,500.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1868 Nickel

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1868 Shield Nickels. While the coin is relatively common in circulated grades, it becomes increasingly scarce in higher mint state conditions. Examples in MS65 or better are quite rare and command significant premiums.

The strike quality can vary significantly for this issue, with many coins showing weakness in the central areas. Well-struck examples with full shield details on the obverse and clear wreath details on the reverse are highly desirable. Luster is another important factor, with coins retaining original mint luster being more valuable.

Toning can significantly impact the value of 1868 Shield Nickels. Natural, attractive toning is often prized by collectors, especially if it enhances the coin's appearance without obscuring details. However, unattractive or artificial toning can detract from the coin's value.

Die varieties, such as repunched dates, can add premium value to the coin, especially for variety collectors. The presence of any mint errors, like off-center strikes or die cracks, can also increase the coin's worth.

Lastly, the overall eye appeal of the coin is a subjective but important factor. Coins with a pleasing overall appearance, good strike, and minimal contact marks or blemishes will generally command higher prices in the marketplace.