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The final year of issue for all Shield Nickels and also the highest mintage (over 5,000) and most common date among proof Shield Nickels. Easily accessible compared to the rest of the series across cameo and non-cameo surfaces. Only high-end, high-quality gems offer a notable level of scarcity.
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.
Book Reference
Key to Collecting: Although the mintage for circulation-strike 1883 Shield nickels is fairly low, this is the most common of all dates in terms of Mint State coins in existence today—even edging out the 1882 with its open-floodgates production of 11,472,900 coins! The explanation is that in early 1883 there was great excitement that Shield nickels of this date would become rare and valuable, in light of their replacement by the new Liberty Head nickels. Many were saved.
Today, most nickels of this date are fairly attractive. This is a very popular year to include in type sets.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: The digits in the date logotype are very widely spaced on all dies (circulation strike as well as Proof) this year. Usually well struck. Lightness, if present, is apt to be in the horizontal shield stripes. Some are partially prooflike.
PROOF STRIKES
Characteristics and Appearance: Usually well struck. A deep mirror surface is the rule, although sometimes with a grainy non-Proof surface on the reverse near the 5.
Mintage and Distribution Notes: The high mintage for this issue is likewise explained by the speculation that 1883 Shield nickels would become very rare. Proof Shield nickels continued to be minted and sold even after the Liberty Head nickels were issued. A. Loudon Snowden was aware of the speculation, and sought and received permission from the Treasury Department to continue making all three types of nickel designs for the rest of the year.47
Catalog Information
GSID:
2943
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:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Shield
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,419
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3838
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Coin Value History
1883 5c Shield PR
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1883 5c Shield PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$8,250 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $7,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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: $875 – $12,600
1866 5c Rays PR
Worth: $875 – $12,600
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 – $6,600
1867 5c No Rays PR
Worth: $180 – $1,800
1867 5c No Rays, Pattern Reverse, FS-1902 PR
Worth: $1,800 – $13,200
1868 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,500
1869 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,960
1870 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $1,080
1871 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $5,400
1872 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1873 5c Closed 3 PR
Worth: $180 – $2,880
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Worth: $180 – $3,120
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
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Worth: $180 – $2,640
1883 5C PR65 PCGS. Ex: Trader Bea. CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 5,419. ...
$702
1883 5C Shield PR64 NGC. CDN: $465 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 5,419....
$528
1883 5C Shield PR66 PCGS. Mintage 5,419....
$840
1883 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (49/2). Mintage 5,419. ...
$1,050
1883 5C Shield PR63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,419....
$319
1883 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (39/1026). PCGS Population: (60/1281). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 5,419....
$312
1883 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$4,080
1883 5C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/1297). NGC Census: (0/1046). Mintage 5,419. ...
$120
1883 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/1040). PCGS Population: (8/1271). PR61. Mintage 5,419. ...
$156
1883 5C --Corroded--ANACS. PF60 Details. NGC Census: (0/956). PCGS Population (4/1133). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$104
1883 5C PR65 NGC. CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 5,419. ...
$573
1883 5C Shield PR64 NGC. Mintage 5,419....
$516
1883 5C Shield PR66 NGC. Mintage 5,419....
$552
1883 5C Shield PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/1). Mintage 5,419....
$1,050
1883 5C Shield PR63 PCGS. Mintage 5,419....
$360
1883 Shield 5c NGC/CAC Proof 62
$385
1883 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$6,462
1883 5C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/1132). NGC Census: (7/956). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$207
1883 PR 60 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$122
1883 5C PR65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. PCGS Population: (469/281). NGC Census: (375/264). CDN: $485 Whsle...
$564
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