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The 1869 comes from an extremely low mintage of 600 coins. Most were saved making this issue scarce but very accessible. Scarce in all grades. The 1869 5C becomes rare as a high-end gem. Hard to locate with cameo surfaces and nonexistent with a deep cameo. Nice toners can be found with a good bit of searching.
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:
2901
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1869
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1869
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3823
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Coin Value History
1869 5c PR
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1869 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$4,950 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $4,100 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 PR [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1316_3020-2.20200624040933286.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $875 – $12,600
1866 5c Rays PR
Worth: $875 – $12,600
1867 5c Rays PR
Worth: $18,000 – $50,000
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 PR [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_4375-0.20200718080538892.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $180 – $7,200
1867 5c No Rays PR
Worth: $180 – $1,980
1867 5c No Rays, Pattern Reverse, FS-1902 PR
Worth: $1,800 – $13,200
1868 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1870 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $1,410
1871 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $5,400
1872 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1873 5c Closed 3 PR
Worth: $180 – $3,180
1874 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,360
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
1876 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $2,640
1877 5c PR
Worth: $1,250 – $7,500
1869 5C PR64 NGC. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. ...
$641
1869 5C JD-1, High R.2, PR67 PCGS. ...
$4,148
1869 5C PR65 NGC. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. ...
$690
1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-66+ (PCGS).
$1,200
1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-68 (PCGS).
$19,200
1869 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/257). NGC Census: (26/270). CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 600. ...
$384
1869 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/301). NGC Census: (9/296). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 600. ...
$312
1869 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/294). PCGS Population (1/271). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC...
$213
1869 5C --Cleaned--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/263). PCGS Population (2/263). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$167
1869 5C PR55 ANACS. Edged ...
$167
1869 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (118/157). PCGS Population: (144/127). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. ...
$408
1869 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-2+. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$3,120
1869 5C PR65 NGC. Mintage 600. ...
$630
1869 5C PR66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (33/6 and 3/0+). NGC Census: (32/8 and 3/0+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$1,560
1869 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/226). NGC Census: (27/274). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$294
1869 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/293). NGC Census: (9/298). PR62. Mintage 600. ...
$264
1869 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/259). PCGS Population (1/266). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $204. (#3823)...
$230
1869 5C --Stained--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 600. (#3823)...
$184
1869 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (143/125). NGC Census: (118/156). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage ...
$630
1869 5C PR67 NGC. JD-1, High R.2....
$2,588
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