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Nickels Shield 1873-P : Closed 3
1873 Shield Nickels : Closed 3
Early Five Cent Nickels
Mintage: 436,050
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.): This is one variety of the 1873 Shield Nickel. Depicted in the example image above is the closed 3 variety and a comparison of the open 3 vs closed 3 1873 Shield Nickel
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)
$37 $55 $98 $151 $202 $244 $428 $909 $458
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1873 Shield Nickel (Closed 3 Variety) is Worth $55 in Average Condition and can be Worth $428 to $909 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $458 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: $0.0580
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Scarce variety in a better grade with no damage or corrosion seen!
$149.50 or Best Offer
Seller: Angler Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: VF+, Reverse Is XF