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The 1883 Shield Nickel is the final year of issue for the series and one of three nickels produced that year. Extremely common and accessible in every grade up to gem level where only high grade gems are scarce. Similar to the rest of its series, this issue has a problem with die cracks.
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:
2886
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1883
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
Variety:
Shield
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,451,500
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3813
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Coin Value History
1883 5c Shield MS
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1883 5c Shield MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,400 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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
1870 5c MS
Worth: $15 – $2,200
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
1883 Shield Nickel. MS-62 (PCGS).
$207
1883 5C Shield MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 38 in 66, 12 finer (7/26). CDN: $792 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$1,068
1883 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 93 in 53, 2967 finer (5/26). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,456,919....
$104
1883 Shield Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$671
1883 5C Shield AU58 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$183
1883 5C Shield AU55 NGC. Ex: Maumee Valley Collection. NGC Census: 98 in 55, 2009 finer (3/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$129
1883 5C Shield MS63 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$256
1883 5C Shield, MS64 PCGS. Mintage 1,456,919....
$408
1883 Shield Nickel. MS-61 (NGC).
$145
1883 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/0). Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$2,400
1883 Shield Nickel. FS-312. Repunched Date. AU-50 (PCGS).
$96
1883/2 Shield Nickel. FS-312, Breen-2523. MS-60 (ANACS).
$144
1883 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (NGC).
$120
1883 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/2909). NGC Census: (39/2052). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,456,...
$61
1883 5C Liberty Nickel -- Major Reverse Lamination -- VG10 ANACS. ...
$93
1883 5C Liberty Nickel -- Obverse Half of Split Planchet After Strike -- VG8 NGC. ...
$84
1883 Shield Nickel. EF-40 (PCGS).
$66
1883 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1687). NGC Census: (0/1283). Mintage: 1,456,919. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$35
1883 Shield Nickel. MS-62 (PCGS).
$220
1883 5C MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 1,456,919....
$840
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