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Proof versions of the Shield nickel were struck during every year of the series run from 1866 through 1883. The Shield nickel, designed by James B. Longacre, became America's first copper-nickel five-cent coin and is the forerunner of the nickel that we use today in commerce.
Proof Shield nickels are generally scarce, with between 600 and 3,000 pieces struck during any given year, with a few exceptions. On the high end of proof production is the 1883 proof Shield nickel, with 5,419 specimens struck. On the low side is the 1867 Rays proof Shield nickel, which saw a mintage of merely 25 pieces.
There are a few interesting notes about proof Shield nickels. The extraordinarily scarce 1867 Without Rays Pattern Reverse Shield nickel is one of the most challenging issues. The 1877 and 1878 are proof-only dates for the Shield nickel and thus trade at much higher levels due to pressure from date-set collectors. Also of note is the scarce 1879/8 proof overdate, though estimates by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) suggest this variety is probably about as common, or only a little less so, than the so-called normal date.
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:
72356
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
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
Variety:
No Rays
Variety 2:
1867-1883
Coin Date:
Shield Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3820
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Coin Value History
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 PR [Type]
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Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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
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
1877 5c PR
Worth: $1,250 – $7,500
1874 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$268
1882 Shield Nickel. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$512
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
1882 5C JD-2, Low R.3, PR66 PCGS. JD-2 shows the 1 in the date centered over a dentil with a die line over top of two denti...
$915
1883 5C Shield JD-4, R.1, PR64 PCGS. In United States Proof Coins, Volume II: Nickel, John Dannreuther identifies three...
$641
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
1880 5C PR8 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 8, 1231 finer (5/26). Mintage 3,955. ...
$1,342
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$915
1882 5C PR61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 8 in 61, 989 finer (4/26). CDN: $260 Wh...
$293
1883 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: 51 in 67 (2 in 67+, 1 in 67?), 2 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,025 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Min...
$1,220
1880 5C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 55, 1135 finer (12/25). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 3,955....
$671
1879 5C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/498). Mintage 3,200. ...
$420
1877 5C PR40 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/84). Mintage 900. ...
$2,280
1878 5C PR25 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (1/197). Mintage 2,350. ...
$840
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof-12 (PCGS).
$960
1878 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Proof 60. Mintage 2,350. ...
$840
1880 5C PR3 NGC. NGC Census: (4/809). PCGS Population: (0/1177). Mintage 3,955....
$786
1879/8 5C PR68 PCGS. ...
$8,640
1880 Shield Nickel. Proof-50 (NGC).
$1,020
1880 5C PR10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1123 and 0/10+). NGC Census: (1/771 and 0/6+). Mintage 3,955. ...
$780
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