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The 1871 is known to be a key date among Shield Nickels with its mintage as low as just slightly more than half a million. Scarce and desirable from MS63 through the finest gem grades. Weakly struck stars and die cracks are frequently seen on this issue but the overall strike is strong.
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:
2874
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1871
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
Coin Date:
1871
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
561,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3798
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Coin Value History
1871 5c MS
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1871 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,500 | $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 |
1871 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 22 in 55, 144 finer (11/25). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 561,000. ...
$488
1871 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (40/46). NGC Census: (24/23). CDN: $1,25...
$1,560
1871 5C MS65 NGC....
$1,800
1871 5C MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (10/62). PCGS Population: (14/93). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage ...
$841
1871 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$3,960
1871 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (9/101). PCGS Population: (22/160). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 561,000. ...
$312
1871 5C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (14/108). NGC Census: (11/69). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 561...
$540
1871 5c ANACS MS60 Details (Cleaned)
$138
1871 5c PCGS AU50
$435
1871 5c PCGS/CAC MS63+
$1,150
1871 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/180). NGC Census: (4/93). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 561,000. ...
$252
1871 5C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/104). PCGS Population: (3/215). Mintage 561,000. From The Maumee Valley Collection....
$69
1871 5C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/191). NGC Census: (4/94). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Minta...
$204
1871 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/195). NGC Census: (1/98). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. Minta...
$144
1871 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/180). NGC Census: (2/92). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Mint...
$216
1871 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/134). NGC Census: (0/77). Mintage 561,000. ...
$504
1871 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/171). NGC Census: (0/101). Mintage: 561,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$123
1871 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/89). PCGS Population (3/153). Mintage: 561,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$217
1871 5C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/131). NGC Census: (0/76). Mintage: 561,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$56
1871 5C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaned as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCG...
$276
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866 5c Rays MS
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866/1866 5c Rays, Repunched Date MS
Worth: $150 – $14,400
1867 5c Rays MS
Worth: $17 – $36,000
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]
Worth: $13 – $2,592
1867 5c No Rays MS
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
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
1874 5c MS
Worth: $19 – $2,640
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