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This date is the first from the Shield Nickel Series to boast a mintage under 8-figures making it scarcer than the1860’s issues yet still very common. Easily accessible in all grades until the gem level at which point the gems are slightly scarce. This issue is known to have die cracks and stars that appear repunched but are not because the initial strikes were just so strong.
Obverse Description
A shield flanked on the left and right by leaves topped with a cross with arrows positioned behind at the bottom so the arrow heads and shanks protrude at the sides. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears at the top periphery with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2873
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1870
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,806,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3797
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Coin Value History
1870 5c MS
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1870 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,750 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,200 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/raysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866 5c Rays MS
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866/1866 5c Rays, Repunched Date MS
Worth: $150 – $14,400
1867 5c Rays MS
Worth: $17 – $36,000
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/noRaysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $13 – $2,592
1867 5c No Rays MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
1868 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
1869 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $6,000
1871 5c MS
Worth: $45 – $12,600
1872 5c MS
Worth: $25 – $12,600
1873 5c Closed 3 MS
Worth: $30 – $4,800
1873 5c Open 3 MS
Worth: $18 – $3,250
1873 5c Large/Small 3, Open 3, FS-1301 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $19,000
1873 5c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $70 – $3,000
1874 5c MS
Worth: $19 – $2,850
1870 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 77 in 66 (57 in 66+), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag...
$2,074
1870 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 62, 287 finer (4/26). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,806,000....
$342
1870 Shield Nickel. VF-35 (PCGS).
$129
1870 5C Shield, Doubled Die Reverse, Fine 12 ANACS. Fletcher-13, NGC VP-007. UNITED STATES is die doubled. Housed in a smal...
$124
1870 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 55, 340 finer (12/25). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,806,000....
$183
1870 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (99/63). NGC Census: (68/46). CDN: $550 ...
$630
1870 5C Shield, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, XF45 ANACS. FS-005.9. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,806,000....
$300
1870 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (22/10). Mintage 4,806,000. ...
$1,320
1870 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/162). Mintage 4,806,000. ...
$372
1870 Shield Nickel. FS-301. Repunched Date. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$312
1870 5C Repunched Date, FS-301, AU50 PCGS. (005.77). PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (0/1). AU50. Mintage 4,806,000....
$564
1870 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/348 and 0/17+). NGC Census: (4/241 and 0/4+). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40...
$77
1870 Shield Nickel. MS-61 (NGC).
$216
1870 Shield Nickel. MS-60 (ANACS). OH.
$192
1870 5C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/250). NGC Census: (18/185). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,...
$228
1870 5c PCGS VF30 (RPD FS-301)
$310
1870 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/290). NGC Census: (6/207). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,806,00...
$119
1870 5C Shield Nickel -- Obverse Half of Spilt Planchet -- AG3 NGC. (2.1 grams). From the Don Bonser Error Coin Co...
$74
1870 5c PCGS VG-08
$51
1870 5C Repunched Date, Clash with Indian Cent, FS-301, VF20 PCGS. (FS-005.77). PCGS Population (1/2). NGC Census: (0/0). M...
$646
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