1879-P Shield Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 2 tracked eBay sales — tracking since July 2026.
Photos from recent tracked eBay sales.
Computed from 2 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since Jul 2026 · prices updated Aug 5, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Sale | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 23, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $650.00 | 1879 Shield Nickel Very Fine Condition US TYPE COIN 25k Mintage |
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Jul 14, 2026
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PCGS 64 | $775.00 | 1879/8 Shield Nickel PCGS PR64 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1879-P Shield Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1879-P Shield Nickel sells for around $650. Top-grade certified examples sell for around $775. These figures come from 2 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 1879-P Shield Nickel graded?
Top-grade examples of this coin sell for around $775 versus roughly $650 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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