1879 Shield Nickels

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)
$383	$478	$590	$646	$703	$760	$922	$1,017	$501

USA Coin Book estimated value of 1879 Shield Nickel is worth $478 in average condition and can be worth $922 to $1,017 or more in uncirculated (MS+) mint condition. Proof coins can be worth $501 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: $0.0372