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Relatively high mintage of 3,575 coins (a mintage drop from 1880, but still higher). More common in most grades and becoming scarce as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces. Deep cameo surfaces are actually very rare for this issue. Most of this issue is plain white with a select few pastel rainbow toners available.
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:
2937
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,575
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3836
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Coin Value History
1881 5c PR
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1881 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$1,650 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,400 | $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
1869 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,960
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
1881 5C JD-1, R.1, PR64 PCGS. CAC. Both proof 1881 Shield nickel varieties are plentiful. JD-1 shows the date further right...
$765
1881 5C JD-2, R.1, PR65 PCGS. Two die pairs are known for the 1881 proof, evenly sharing the 3,575-coin mintage. This Gem J...
$763
1881 5C PR45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 45, 1016 finer (5/26). CDN: $182 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR45. Mintage 3,575. ...
$512
1881 5C PR63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $405 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,575....
$476
1881 5C PR66 PCGS. Mintage 3,575. ...
$660
1881 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$456
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$312
1881 5C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: (5/710). PCGS Population: (10/949). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR58. Mintage 3,575. ...
$198
1881 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/0). NGC Census: (23/1). CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 3,575. ...
$1,020
1881 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/678). PCGS Population: (9/857). Mintage 3,575. ...
$282
1881 5C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/806). NGC Census: (2/639). Mintage: 3,575. (#3836)...
$316
1881 5C --Corroded--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (1/625). PCGS Population (0/793). Mintage: 3,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$253
1881 5C PR68 NGC. The second 8 in the date is lightly recut within the upper and lower loops. An immaculately preserved exa...
$4,888
1881 5C PR64 NGC. CDN: $465 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,575. ...
$576
1881 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575. ...
$671
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-45 (PCGS).
$480
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$504
1881 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (63/16). Mintage 3,575. ...
$960
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$312
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