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1872 Shield Nickels
Early Five Cent Nickels
Mintage: 6,036,000
Metal Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 5 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4) |
Very Good (VG-8) |
Fine (F-12) |
Very Fine (VF-20) |
Extremely Fine (EF-40) |
About Uncirculated (AU-50) |
Uncirculated (MS-60) |
Uncirculated (MS-63) |
Proof (PR-63) |
$46 | $57 | $110 | $134 | $152 | $203 | $270 | $351 | $437 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1872 Shield Nickel is Worth $57 in Average Condition and can be Worth $270 to $351 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $437 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $0.0532
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Seller: FalconCertification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
A great coin to add to your collection.
$27.00
Seller: UpFront2Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Very Good coin The coin pictured is the coin you will receive.
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Seller: pjbrillCertification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Circulated
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Seller: kinkadekCertification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: VF
Nice detail, good coin for a collection.
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Seller: TaddsCoinsCertification Agency: Other
Certification Number: Raw
Condition: VF-25