Shield Nickel Value
Your old Shield nickel value starts at $11 each. This minimum value is assigned to a common date, heavily worn coin.  Discover an 1879 or 1880 in your group and the value climbs rapidly to $100 to $150 or more. Here is something that might be helping your coins value. It is quite possible the condition of your nickels are better than the low value "Good" grade, further enhancing their value. Find any well preserved Shield Nickel and it becomes more desirable to dealers and collectors. For you it is now a $30 coin. For example, the mint state Shield nickel pictured to the right is worth at least $100. A highly collectible coin. Aside from rare dates, the condition of a coin is everything. It determines the desirability and your Shield nickel value.
The following Shield Nikel Value chart shows most have a wholesale value between $10 and $100. If your coin is a rare date and close to a higher grade and higher value, you have the option of an independent grading service evaluate your coin. This is covered in more detail below.
The above are wholesale values. Computed from dealers price lists with various markup factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. For additional reference... NumisMedia publishes an extensive fair market value price guide, covering the retail Shield Nickel Value in detail. Printable Coin Values Worksheet
You stand a better chance of finding a higher condition Shield Nickel than a rare date. The combined mintage of the three rarest dates 1879, 1880 and 1881 is 110,700 coins. Not many have survived until today and rarely found. Find greater value in your coins by accurately determining their "Grade". Compare your nickels to the grading images below and assign each a grade. Hopefully your coins are in the more collectable "Fine" to "Extremely Fine" or better condition. The sharpness in detail of the leaves surrounding the shield is one of the items to observe. On the reverse, the stars are the first to show wear. As these designs become more distinct, the condition and your old nickel values improve.  It takes time and skill to accurately grade a coin and to distinguish the finer points that separate each grade. It is not an exact science. Dealers and collectors have their opinions, you have yours, and they can all differ slightly. However, if you have a coin you believe rare and valuable... Collectors and dealers consider PCGS and NGC as leaders in coin grading services. They both authenticate and grade your coin. The small fee you pay provides assurance you understand and receive the full value of your coin. To help determine the worth of your coins, check a few rare coin dealers' listings, look for those offering Shield Nickels for sale. Their listings and prices usually include a notation of the NGC or PCGS assigned grade. Additionally... these coin dealers are potential buyers of your coins.
Today's modern nickel design changes are attracting attention to all Nickel coin series. More interest, creates more collectors and the result is higher values. Shield, Liberty and Buffalo Nickels should all benefit. Old nickel values are headed higher. Consider your coins as the beginnings of a collection. One successful approach is to sell all your coins and use the proceeds to purchase one nice rare coin... the one you where hoping to find in the box. Pass the thrill of a rare and valuable coin on to your children. Take a minute and visit Joel Rettew's web site FastCoin.com. They are serious buyers of US coins. Additionally... they have many fascinating rare coins for sale. Old Nickel Values are Ever ChangingShield Nickels rise and fall in favor with collectors. However, their values generally rise and hold, waiting for the next wave of excitement. Return here whenever curious and stay current with your Shield nickel value.  Return to... Old Nickel ValuesThe index page for Liberty, Buffalo, Jefferson and Three Cent Nickels. Discover your coin values by matching your coins to the grading images and look them up on the value charts. If you are looking for coin values other than old nickels, start at the beginning, go to... Coin Values Discovery from Shield Nickel Value.
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