1878 Shield Nickels : Proof Only

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

1878 Shield Nickel Proof - Example image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

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)
$644	$764	$865	$1,028	$1,202	$1,300	$1,509	-	$1,397

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1878 Shield Nickel (Proof Only Variety) is Worth $764 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1,509 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $1,397 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: $0.0545