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
As of 16 Feb 2018, the melt value of one US nickel is 4.4 cents.
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.