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The 1871 Proof Nickel has a low mintage of 960 coins. Most were saved making this issue tough but extremely accessible. Commonly found in most grades and becoming scarce only as a gem. More difficult to locate with cameo surfaces and rare with a deep cameo. Look for pretty rainbow toning in nice gems.
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:
2907
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:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1871
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
960
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3825
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Coin Value History
1871 5c PR
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1871 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$6,750 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
1871 5C PR63 PCGS. Ex: Benson. PCGS Population: 46 in 63, 329 finer (12/25). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintag...
$468
1871 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 18 in 64, 44 finer (10/25). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960....
$690
1871 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (30/3). Mintage 960. ...
$1,200
1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (86/32). Mintage 960. ...
$780
1871 5C Shield -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Proof 60. Mintage 960....
$312
1871 5C PR67 PCGS Secure. ...
$3,840
1871 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (7/256). PCGS Population: (3/362). PR61. Mintage 960. ...
$192
1871 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/342). NGC Census: (7/251). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. Min...
$228
1871 5C--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. Proof, Net Proof 55....
$138
1871 5C PR63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 46 in 63, 328 finer (10/25). CDN: $430 W...
$528
1871 5C PR64 NGC. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. ...
$660
1871 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (27/3). PCGS Population: (40/1). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 960. ...
$870
1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (85/31). Mintage 960. ...
$660
1871 5C PR60 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/266). PCGS Population (1/341). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$169
1871 5C PR67 PCGS Secure. ...
$2,640
1871 5C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/357). NGC Census: (7/261). Mintage: 960. ...
$258
1871 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/334). NGC Census: (5/254). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$212
1871 5C PR63 PCGS. EX: Benson. PCGS Population: (45/312). NGC Census: (35/216). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Min...
$336
1871 5C PR64 NGC. Mintage 960. ...
$552
1871 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/1). NGC Census: (26/3). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 960. ...
$870
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
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
1877 5c PR
Worth: $1,250 – $7,500
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