1873-P Shield Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 10 tracked eBay sales — tracking since May 2026.
Computed from 10 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since May 2026 · prices updated Jul 14, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Date | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $27.50 | 1873 Open 3 Shield Nickel Good 10707 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $37.51 | 1873 Shield Nickel 5 Cent Piece- Closed 3, Good/VG Details |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $27.84 | 1873 Shield Nickel 5 Cent Piece- Open 3, Good/VG Details |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $57.87 | 1873 Shield Nickel 5C Fine Raw Type Coin (#SLC00404) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $25.00 | 1873 Shield Nickel 5C No Rays Business Strike Philadelphia Mint KM#114 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $27.97 | 1873 Closed"3" Shield Nickel. #31n |
| Jul 8, 2026 | ANACS 30 | $85.00 | 1873 Shield Nickel ANACS VF-30 Open 3, Doubled Die Obverse |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $39.00 | 1873 Open 3 Shield Nickel w/Retained Cud |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $12.00 | 1873 Shield Nickel Exact Coin Imaged #SN121 |
| May 30, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $12.00 | 1873 SHIELD NICKEL EXACT G GOOD |
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 | $32.74 | 8 |
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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 10 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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