1879-P Shield Nickel Value
Based on 2 eBay sales from Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026. These are past eBay sale prices, not live prices.
Photos are from recorded eBay sales and may show a different example of this coin.
Calculated from eBay sold listings CoinGrader recorded. Based on 2 eBay sales from Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026. Not a price guide, and not a live price.
Recent recorded sales
| Sold | Grade | Price | Listing |
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Raw (ungraded) | $650.00 | 1879 Shield Nickel Very Fine Condition US TYPE COIN 25k Mintage |
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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?
A raw (ungraded) 1879-P Shield Nickel sold for around $650 on eBay. Top-grade certified examples sold for around $775. Based on 2 eBay sales from Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026. These are past sale prices, not a price guide or a live quote.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from completed eBay sales of this coin that CoinGrader recorded. Based on 2 eBay sales from Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026. We calculate the values from those sales, with recent sales counting more and obvious outliers removed. They are market prices, not catalog or price-guide values. The last sale we recorded was on Jul 23, 2026, so today's prices may be different.
Should I get my 1879-P Shield Nickel graded?
Top-grade certified examples of this coin sold for around $775 versus about $650 raw, so grading can pay off if your coin is in high grade. You can upload photos to CoinGrader for an AI grade estimate in about a minute or two before paying for professional grading.
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