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This date has a low mintage of 1,000 coins of which most were saved, making this issue tough but extremely accessible. Commonly found in most grades and becoming scarce only as a gem. More difficult to locate with cameo surfaces and nonexistent with a deep cameo. Look for pastel type toning in nice gems.
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:
2904
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:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3824
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Coin Value History
1870 5c PR
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1870 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$1,750 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,450 | $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
1869 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,960
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
1870 5C JD-3, Low R.4, PR65 PCGS. JD-3 is the scarcest of the three proof 1870 Shield nickel varieties, representing only a...
$763
1870 5C PR64 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CAC: 15 in 64, 29 finer (5/26). CDN: $710 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$824
1870 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 66 (1 in 66+), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage...
$1,098
1870 5C PR63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (72/237). NGC Census: (45/216). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,...
$516
1870 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/309). NGC Census: (12/261). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$312
1870 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1870 5C --Obverse Planchet Flaw--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,000. (#3824)...
$276
1870 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/230). PCGS Population (4/265).Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $175. (#3824)...
$230
1870 5C JD-2, High R.3, PR65 PCGS. JD-2 represents about 25% of the proof 1870 Shield nickels known today. It shares its re...
$793
1870 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $555 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. ...
$610
1870 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/0). Mintage 1,000. ...
$919
1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/236). NGC Census: (45/208). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$336
1870 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/252). PCGS Population: (19/305). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$288
1870 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Edge Corroded (PCGS).
$120
1870 5C PR60 ANACS....
$288
Multiple Coin Lot...
$575
1870 5C JD-1, High R.2, PR65 PCGS. John Dannreuther's United States Proof Coins, Volume II: Nickel, references Bernus T...
$793
1870 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. ...
$549
1870 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/0). NGC Census: (19/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,000....
$1,260
1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/234). NGC Census: (45/209). CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$504
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