1872 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 Aug 1, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Sale | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 21, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $9.25 | 1872 Shield Nickel - About Good Details |
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Jul 19, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $12.50 | 1872 Shield Nickel |
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Jul 18, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $89.00 | 1872 Shield Nickel Doubled Annulet AU Details |
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Jul 15, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $62.00 | 1872 Shield Nickel 5c Five Cents Semi Key Date United States Type Coin Fine |
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Jul 15, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $58.00 | 1872 Shield Nickel 5 Cents Coin RC402 Low Mintage Free Shipping Tough Date |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1872 Shield Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1872 Shield Nickel sells for around $71. 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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