1872-P Shield Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 13 tracked eBay sales — tracking since January 2026.
Computed from 13 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since Jan 2026 · prices updated Jul 14, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | $35.00 | 1 |
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| Jul 2026 | $34.00 | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1872-P Shield Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1872-P Shield Nickel sells for around $51. Top-grade certified examples sell for around $575. These figures come from 13 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.
Should I get my 1872-P Shield Nickel graded?
Top-grade examples of this coin sell for around $575 versus roughly $51 raw, so grading can pay off if your coin is high quality. You can upload photos to CoinGrader for an instant AI grade estimate before spending on certification.
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