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The 1868 Shield Nickel has a very low mintage at 600 coins. Most were saved, making this issue scarce but certainly accessible. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Hard to locate with cameo surfaces; and a true rarity with deep cameo surfaces, as only a handful exist.
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:
2899
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1868
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:
1868
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83822
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Coin Value History
1868 5c PR CAM
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1868 5c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
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: $950 – $13,800
1866 5c Rays PR
Worth: $950 – $13,800
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 – $2,178
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 – $1,554
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
1868 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 21 in 66 Cameo (2 in 66+, 2 in 66*+), 9 finer (11/25). ...
$2,074
1868 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (11/39). ...
$492
1868 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$990
1868 5c NGC Proof 67 CAM
$2,939
1868 5C PR66+ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 21 in 66 Cameo (2 in 66+, 2 in 66*+), 9 finer (11/25). ...
$2,318
1868 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/53). NGC Census: (9/34). PR64. ...
$660
1868 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/17 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (13/22 and 0/1+). PR65. ...
$1,260
1868 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,020
1868 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-2+. Proof-66+ Cameo (CACG).
$2,640
1868 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/35). PCGS Population: (10/51). PR64. ...
$750
1868 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (35/17). NGC Census: (13/22). PR65. ...
$1,560
1868 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,120
1868 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/0). NGC Census: (17/6). PR66. ...
$2,280
1868 5c NGC Proof 64 CAM
$700
1868 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (14/21). PCGS Population: (34/17). PR65. ...
$1,050
1868 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,206
5C 1868 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC
$3,642
1868 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (10/54). NGC Census: (12/34). PR64. ...
$720
1868 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/21). PCGS Population: (35/17). PR65. From The Mike Orlando Collection. ...
$788
1868 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,280
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