Just a few left in stock! The Overton Bust Half Book, 5th Edition. Special offer.
View Image Gallery Similar item Image for 1878 5c VF20
us
1878 5c VF20
No VF20 photos on record yet — showing auction lots of this item in other grades
Coin Value History
1878 5c VF20
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
eBay Stacks Bowers Auctions Whitman David Lawrence Rare Coins Heritage Auctions ICG CAC Great Collections
1878 5c PR

VF20

1878 5c

Greysheet & CPG® Price Guide
+0.0%
Greysheet (2026)
$1,234
Wholesale
Subscribe to View Log In
Price History
+0.0%
CPG (2026)
$1,234
Retail
Subscribe to View Log In
Price History

Auction Prices

No VF20 sales on record yet — showing the closest results
See all
1878 5C PR25 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (1/197). Mintage 2,350. ...
VF25 NGC CAC
1878 5C PR25 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (1/197). Mintage 2,350. ... CAC approved
$840
Sold 12/16/2024
Heritage Auctions
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof-12 (PCGS).
F12 PCGS
$960
Sold 8/28/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 5C PR8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/912). NGC Census: (0/604). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR8 . Mintage 2,350. ...
VG8 PCGS
1878 5C PR8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/912). NGC Census: (0/604). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR8 . Mintage 2,350. ...
$870
Sold 5/21/2024
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR6 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/545). PCGS Population (0/773). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
G6 NGC CAC
1878 5C PR6 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/545). PCGS Population (0/773). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ... CAC approved
$999
Sold 2/10/2013
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/883 and 0/16+). NGC Census: (0/577 and 0/7+). CDN: $890 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
VF35 PCGS CAC
1878 5C PR35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/883 and 0/16+). NGC Census: (0/577 and 0/7+). CDN: $890 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS... CAC approved
$810
Sold 2/25/2020
Heritage Auctions
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$732
Sold 9/8/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$900
Sold 6/16/2022
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 5C PR45 PCGS. ...
XF45 PCGS
1878 5C PR45 PCGS. ...
$1,265
Sold 12/11/2011
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C -- Plugged, Whizzed -- ANACS. Proof 50 Details. Mintage 2,350....
AU50 ANACS
1878 5C -- Plugged, Whizzed -- ANACS. Proof 50 Details. Mintage 2,350....
$516
Sold 10/13/2020
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 55, 938 finer (11/25). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 2,350. ...
AU55 PCGS
1878 5C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 55, 938 finer (11/25). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 2,350. ...
$824
Sold 1/6/2026
Heritage Auctions
Subscribe to View Log In

View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.

Auction Prices, Other Grades

Recent public sale records for this item in other grades
See all
1878 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-67 (PCGS).
PR67 PCGS
1878 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$1,708
Sold 9/24/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-67 (NGC).
PR67 NGC
1878 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-67 (NGC).
$3,416
Sold 8/31/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS).
PR62 PCGS
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$915
Sold 6/22/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-65 (PCGS).
PR65 PCGS
1878 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$1,342
Sold 6/17/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $1,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 2,350. ...
PR64 PCGS
1878 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $1,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 2,350. ...
$1,161
Sold 5/5/2026
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 43 in 64, 164 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 2,350. ...
PR64 PCGS CAC
1878 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 43 in 64, 164 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 2,350. ... CAC approved
$1,281
Sold 4/20/2026
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,350. ...
PR66 PCGS
1878 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,350. ...
$1,201
Sold 11/11/2025
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 2,350. ...
PR65 PCGS
1878 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 2,350. ...
$1,200
Sold 11/11/2025
Heritage Auctions
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS).
PR66 PCGS
1878 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$1,320
Sold 10/27/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (73/793 and 0/25+). Mintage 2,350. ...
PR63 PCGS
1878 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (73/793 and 0/25+). Mintage 2,350. ...
$1,050
Sold 2/4/2025
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Proof 60. Mintage 2,350. ...
PR60 ANACS
1878 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Proof 60. Mintage 2,350. ...
$840
Sold 5/14/2024
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/848). NGC Census: (15/560). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 2,350. ...
PR62 PCGS
1878 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/848). NGC Census: (15/560). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 2,350. ...
$900
Sold 5/9/2023
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR61 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (14/865). NGC Census: (3/571). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 2,3...
PR61 PCGS CAC
1878 5C PR61 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (14/865). NGC Census: (3/571). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 2,3... CAC approved
$780
Sold 1/3/2023
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/824). NGC Census: (0/567). Mintage 2,350. ...
AU55 PCGS
1878 5C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/824). NGC Census: (0/567). Mintage 2,350. ...
$960
Sold 11/4/2017
Heritage Auctions
1878 5C PR58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (4/810). NGC Census: (1/567). Mintage: 2,350. ...
AU58 PCGS CAC
1878 5C PR58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (4/810). NGC Census: (1/567). Mintage: 2,350. ... CAC approved
$822
Sold 8/14/2016
Heritage Auctions
Subscribe to View Log In

View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.

Greysheet News

Denver Mint Silver: Rarities of the 20th Century
Denver Mint Silver: Rarities of the 20th Century

On nine occasions in the 20th century, the Denver Mint produced fewer than one million coins in a certain year and denomination.

By Larry Jewett 10/9/2026
U.S. Mint Chooses Artist Corps
U.S. Mint Chooses Artist Corps

The United States Mint has selected 37 American artists to participate in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to create and submit new designs for coins and medals.

By Larry Jewett 10/8/2026
Stack's Bowers Galleries' Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction Realizes Over $70 Million
Stack's Bowers Galleries' Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction Realizes Over $70 Million

Results Set Record for the Firm's Highest Grossing Auction Sale in its 90+ Year History.

By Stack’s Bowers Galleries 10/7/2026
See all

Events

Knoxville Coin and Currency Show - TN
Knoxville Coin and Currency Show - TN Location: Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Coinacopia - FL
Coinacopia - FL Location: Coinacopia Building
Saturday, August 1, 2026
San Francisco Coin Show - CA
San Francisco Coin Show - CA Location: Fort Mason Gallery 308 Building A
Saturday, August 1, 2026
See all