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Shield nickels were struck during the first part of 1883 before being replaced by the famous Liberty Head design. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 08/2010:
Normal date:
Very worn condition - $16
Moderately worn - $30
Slightly worn - $38
Almost no wear - $98
Uncirculated - $144 to $4,650 depending on quality
1883/2 overdate (recut die):
Very worn - $173
Moderately worn - $300
Slightly worn - $360
Almost no wear - $906
Uncirculated - $1,260 to $16,250
DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are the best available, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
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What is the value of an 1897 shield nickel?
Please check again and post a new question. Shield nickels were struck from 1866 to 1883.
What is the value of an 1883 US nickel?
There were 2 different types of nickels made in 1883. If your coin has a shield on the front it's called a Shield Nickel (for obvious reasons). If it has a picture of Miss Liberty and a large Roman numeral V on the back it's called a Liberty nickel. The value depends ENTIRELY on its condition.
1883 nickel value?
Unfortunately 2 different U.S. nickels are date 1883. A Shield & Liberty Head, post new question as to type.
What would be the value of an 1827 US shield nickel?
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. Shield nickels were the first nickels minted by the US, and they were made from 1866 to 1883.
What is the value of a 1977 liberty nickel?
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a common Jefferson nickel and is only worth face value.
What is the value of an 1897 shield nickel?
Please check again and post a new question. Shield nickels were struck from 1866 to 1883.
What is the value of an 1883 US nickel?
There were 2 different types of nickels made in 1883. If your coin has a shield on the front it's called a Shield Nickel (for obvious reasons). If it has a picture of Miss Liberty and a large Roman numeral V on the back it's called a Liberty nickel. The value depends ENTIRELY on its condition.
1883 nickel value?
Unfortunately 2 different U.S. nickels are date 1883. A Shield & Liberty Head, post new question as to type.
What is the value of a 1868 Liberty Nickel?
Liberty Head Nickels were struck for the first time in 1883. With the date 1868 it's a shield nickel and average coins are valued at $15.00-$30.00
What would be the value of an 1827 US shield nickel?
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. Shield nickels were the first nickels minted by the US, and they were made from 1866 to 1883.
What is the value of a v nickel dated 1867?
There were no V nickels minted in 1867. That design was introduced in 1883. If you have a shield nickel with that date it's worth $30 to $80 if the design has rays on it, $16 to $40 if there are no rays.
Nickel with 13 stars?
This design corresponds to the three-cent nickel coin that was minted in the United States from 1865 to 1889. The coin featured a shield on the obverse with 13 stars above it, representing the original 13 colonies. The reverse typically had the Roman numeral III within a wreath.
What did the motto In god we trust first appear on the us five cent coin?
It was on the Shield Nickel minted from 1866 to 1883.
What is the value of a 1977 liberty nickel?
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a common Jefferson nickel and is only worth face value.
What is the value of a 1939 Liberty nickel?
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a familiar Jefferson nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1939 US nickel?" for values.
Did Springfield ever nickel-plate a model 1883?
if your date of 1883 alludes to a trapdoor, then NO. however, some firearms owners did and still do have their firerms nickel plated and that reduces value greatly.
What is value of 1869 shield nickel vf?
Retail list is $40.00
