GREYSHEET & CPG® PRICE GUIDE VALUES
U.S. Coins: Nickels
1876 · Shield Nickels
About 1876 Shield Nickels
The 1876 Shield Nickel is a great type coin because it is both very common in most grades and has a far lower mintage (just over 2.5 million) than earlier type coin issues. Affordable and accessible up to the finest grades because this relatively low mintage does not command a premium until high gem grades. Die cracks are frequently seen on this date but so is high-quality luster, which can be found with a bit of searching.
| Coin Date: | 1876 |
| Denom: | 5c / Nickel |
| Desg: | MS |
| Mint Mark: | P |
| Mint Location: | Philadelphia |
| Mintage: | 2,530,000 |
| Coinage Type: | Shield no Rays |
| Coinage Years: | 1867-1883 |
| Composition: | 75% copper; 25% nickel |
| Strike Type: | Business |
| Diameter: | 20.5 mm |
| Weight: | 5 gr |
| Designer: | James B. Longacre |
| Edge: | Plain |
| PCGS #: | 3805 |
| NGC ID: | 22PB |
| Feedback: |
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
Shop for 1876 at these CDN Sponsors
CDNX: 1876 Learn about CDNX (Dealers Only)
About CDN Prices
All CDN prices are based on proprietary market knowledge and technology developed by CDN Publishing, LLC.
CPG® prices represent retail levels. Collectors should refer to CPG values as a starting place for their negotiations, or auction bid reference.
Greysheet/Greensheet prices are wholesale market levels for collectible coins/paper money intended to indicate what a dealer, or wholesale, buyer would pay for the described item in the specified grade. Greysheet/Greensheet represent "sight-seen" values based on a buyer's in-hand review. The actual value can be more or less than this depending on factors including eye appeal and market timing.
Bluesheet (NGC & PCGS) prices represent the highest sight-unseen offers to buy on dealer networks like CDN Exchange. In many cases, there are no active sight-unseen buy offers, so CDN looks to the recent lowest market values for such an item. For this reason, Bluesheet values typically represent the floor of the market for the specified item. CDN only tracks Bluesheet on certain items.
CAC prices are for U.S. coins that meet the standards of the Certified Acceptance Corporation. You can learn more about CAC on their web site.
Price movement is indicated for price changes in the last 30 days.
The values listed are only indications. CDN Publishing, LLC does not buy or sell collectibles. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.