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First year of issue for both the Proof Shield Nickel Series and for the change of the 5 cent denomination from silver to nickel (both continue together until 1873). Extremely low mintage of 600 coins of which most were saved, making this issue scarce yet very accessible. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Difficult to locate with cameo surfaces and a true rarity with deep cameo surfaces, as only a handful exist. Nice toners can be found with some searching.
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. Straight lines, depicting rays of the sun, extended from the numeral to between the stars. The rays were removed in 1867.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2890
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1866
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:
Rays
Coin Date:
1866
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1866-1867
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83817
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1866 5c Rays PR CAM
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1866 5C Rays, JD-1, Low R.3, PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,124
1866 5C Rays PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (8/58). PCGS Population: (13/88). PR64. Mintage 600. ...
$1,806
1866 5C Rays PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$8,400
1866 5C Rays PR61 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/102 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/67 and 0/3+). PR61. ...
$1,554
1866 5C Rays PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The population of proof 1866 Rays Shield nickels at PCGS is largely split between non-Ca...
$3,360
1866 5C Rays PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,500
1866 5C Rays PR66 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.3....
$5,040
1866 5C Rays PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,280
1866 5c NGC Proof 67 CAM (With Rays)
$10,925
1866 5C Rays PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/36). PCGS Population: (40/46). PR65. ...
$2,500
1866 5C Rays PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,140
1866 5C Rays PR66 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, Low R.3....
$5,280
1866 5C Rays PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,232
1866 5C Rays PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$8,100
1866 5C Rays PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/43). NGC Census: (22/35). PR65. ...
$2,520
1866 5C Rays PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,840
1866 5C Rays PR66+ Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.3....
$6,300
1866 5C Rays PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,585
1866 5C Rays PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$12,600
1866 5C Rays PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,920
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 PR [Type]
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]
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
1874 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,120
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
1876 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $2,640
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