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Edited and reused 1882 dies led to the lone popular overdate variety in the Shield Nickel Series. It is scarce in all grades, especially in Mint State. Gems are certainly rare for the 1883/2 Shield Nickel. There are at least five dies with the overdate but the most scarce and desirable one by far is the FS-301.
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:
226470
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1883
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Shield, Overdate
Variety 2:
FS-303
Coin Date:
1883/2
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,451,500
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38414
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Coin Value History
1883/2 5c Shield, Overdate, FS-303 MS
Value By Grade
1883/2 5c Shield, Overdate, FS-303 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1883/2 5C Overdate FS-303 AU58 PCGS. Formerly FS-013.2. PCGS Population: 10 in 58, 10 finer (10/25). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid f...
$780
1883/2 5C Overdate, FS-303 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/26 and 0/1+). Mintage 1,456,919....
$810
1883/2 5C FS-303 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/19). PCGS Population: (7/30). XF45. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$870
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS63 NGC. (FS-013.2). NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population: (5/0). MS63. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$1,560
1883/2 5C FS-303 AU55 PCGS. (013.2). PCGS Population: (4/19 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (3/14 and 0/0+). AU55. Mintage 1,456,91...
$960
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/7 and 0/0+). MS62. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$1,440
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population: (0/9). MS60. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$840
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,160
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS61 ANACS. ...
$900
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,230
1883/2 5C Overdate FS-303, AU58 PCGS. (FS-013.2). Ex: Greenbrier River Collection. PCGS Population: (11/10 and 0/1+). NGC ...
$780
1883/2 5C Overdate FS-303 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/26 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/17 and 0/0+). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid fo...
$810
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1883/2 5C FS-303 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/17 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/14 and 0/0+). AU55. Mintage 1,456,919....
$840
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS62 NGC. ...
$1,320
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS65+ PCGS. ...
$7,050
1883/2 5C FS-303 AU58 PCGS. (FS-013.2). PCGS Population: (8/7). NGC Census: (5/9). AU58. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$1,020
1883/2 5C VP-303 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/16). PCGS Population: (0/14). AU53. Mintage 1,456,919. From The Emily A. Bla...
$720
1883/2 5C FS-303 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/16). NGC Census: (3/14). AU55. Mintage 1,456,919. From The Poulos Fam...
$750
1883/2 5C FS-303 MS62 PCGS. (FS-013.2). PCGS Population (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 1,456,919. ...
$1,762
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Worth: $15 – $36,000
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Worth: $15 – $36,000
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Worth: $150 – $14,400
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Worth: $17 – $36,000
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Worth: $13 – $2,592
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Worth: $13 – $10,800
1868 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $9,600
1869 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $6,000
1870 5c MS
Worth: $15 – $2,200
1871 5c MS
Worth: $45 – $12,600
1872 5c MS
Worth: $25 – $12,600
1873 5c Closed 3 MS
Worth: $30 – $4,800
1873 5c Open 3 MS
Worth: $18 – $3,250
1873 5c Large/Small 3, Open 3, FS-1301 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $19,000
1873 5c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $70 – $3,000
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