1871-P Shield Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 5 tracked eBay sales — tracking since July 2026.
Photos from recent tracked eBay sales.
Computed from 5 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since Jul 2026 · prices updated Jul 14, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Sale | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 7, 2026
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ANACS 20 | $245.00 | 1871 ANACS VF-20 Shield Nickel |
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Jul 7, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $138.50 | 1871 Shield Nickel |
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Jul 7, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $77.00 | 1871 Shield Nickel - Good Details: Dark |
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Jul 7, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $60.00 | 1871 5C Shield Nickel with Good Detail Env. Damage #7474 |
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Jul 7, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $102.50 | 1871 Shield Nickel - ToughTo Find |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1871-P Shield Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1871-P Shield Nickel sells for around $95. These figures come from 5 tracked sales, not a price guide.
Where do these prices come from?
CoinGrader continuously tracks completed eBay sales for this coin. Prices shown are computed from those real transactions (recent sales weighted more heavily, obvious outliers removed) — they are market prices, not catalog or price-guide values.
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