1868 is a comparatively common date for shield nickels but it's still valuable, especially in better grades. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
Very worn condition - $17
Moderately worn - $30
Slightly worn - $38
Almost no wear - $96
Uncirculated - $144 to $2,020 depending on quality
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
An 1868 nickel 3¢ piece retails for $14 to $18 in average circulated condition. Here are some links below so you can view the estimated value of every Three Cent Nickel ever made based on its condition.
There are 2 types of 3 cent coins dated 1868, a small silver coin and dime sized nickel coin. Retail values for the silver coins are $400.00 in VF-20 to $500.00 in AU-50 Values of the nickel coins are $25.00 in VF-20 to $55.00 in AU-50
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
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
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
An 1868 nickel 3¢ piece retails for $14 to $18 in average circulated condition. Here are some links below so you can view the estimated value of every Three Cent Nickel ever made based on its condition.
There are 2 types of 3 cent coins dated 1868, a small silver coin and dime sized nickel coin. Retail values for the silver coins are $400.00 in VF-20 to $500.00 in AU-50 Values of the nickel coins are $25.00 in VF-20 to $55.00 in AU-50
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
5 cents.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Average current retail value is $5.00
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.
This famous design is also frequently called an Indian head nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.