1878 Shield Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 1 tracked eBay sale — tracking since July 2026.
Photos from recent tracked eBay sales.
Computed from 1 real eBay sold listing tracked by CoinGrader since Jul 2026 · prices updated Jul 15, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Sale | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 13, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $29.99 | 1878 US Shield Nickel 5 Cents United States Coin KM 97 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1878 Shield Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1878 Shield Nickel sells for around $30. These figures come from 1 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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