How much is an 1888 us nickel worth?

Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1888 Liberty Head Nickel is a fairly common date coin. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $25.00-$60.00, better grade are $75.00-$150.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $200.00-$260.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.