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The 1879/8 is the major overdate variety in the Proof Shield Nickel Series. Interestingly enough, a tripled date also exists for this year. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces as well as deep cameo which are very rare. Not much of an increase in value from the regular 1879.
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:
2945
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1879
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:
1879/8
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,200
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83834
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Coin Value History
1879/8 5c PR CAM
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1879/8 5c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$3,800 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,150 | $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
1879/8 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-67+ Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1879/8 5C JD-1, R.1, PR66+ Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 66 (3 in 66+) Cameo, 30 finer (11/25)....
$1,586
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (21/53 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). PR65. ...
$990
1879/8 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$518
1879/8 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS).
$2,880
1879/8 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-66+ Cameo (CACG).
$1,440
1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS).
$960
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/29). ...
$1,260
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (18/52). PR65. From The Mike Orlando Collection. ...
$690
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67 CAM
$3,055
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/28). ...
$1,200
1879/8 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 CAM
$700
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,760
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (37/25). NGC Census: (0/0). PR66. ...
$1,320
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/47). NGC Census: (0/0). PR65. ...
$600
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,200
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/25). NGC Census: (0/0). PR66. ...
$1,140
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (17/44). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$646
1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS).
$6,600
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