1873-P Shield Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 12 tracked eBay sales — tracking since May 2026.
Photos from recent tracked eBay sales.
Computed from 12 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since May 2026 · prices updated Aug 5, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12.00 | 1 |
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| Jun 2026 | $12.00 | 1 |
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| Jul 2026 | $27.91 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1873-P Shield Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1873-P Shield Nickel sells for around $35. These figures come from 12 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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