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The 1872 Proof Nickel has a low mintage of 950 coins of which most were saved, making this issue tough but extremely accessible. Commonly found in most grades and becoming scarce only as a gem. Slightly harder to find with cameo surfaces. Deep cameos are a rarity. Be on the lookout for anything from blast white to rainbow toning.
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:
2911
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
950
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83826
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1872 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 18 in 66 Cameo (1 in 66*, 1 in 66*+), 5 finer. CAC: 18 in 66, 0 finer (10/25)....
$1,170
1872 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/56). ...
$564
1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (21/35). NGC Census: (27/19). PR65. ...
$840
1872 5C PR67+ Cameo NGC. ...
$3,600
1872 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/51). PCGS Population (0/50). ...
$441
1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/6). ...
$1,020
1872 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/55). NGC Census: (6/43). PR64. From The William Rehwald Proof Set Colle...
$432
1872 5C PR65+ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (28/17 and 1/2+). PCGS Population: (21/34 and 0/6+). PR65. ...
$576
1872 5C PR67+ Cameo NGC. ...
$4,320
1872 5c NGC Proof 63 Cameo
$411
1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (29/6). NGC Census: (16/4). PR66. ...
$1,200
1872 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (5/46). PCGS Population (10/44). ...
$499
1872 5C PR65+ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (28/17). PCGS Population: (20/34). PR65....
$630
1872 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,232
1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: (31/5). NGC Census: (15/4). PR66....
$1,200
1872 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (5/29). PCGS Population (8/32). (#83826)...
$489
1872 5c PCGS Proof 65 CAM ex: D.L. Hansen
$625
1872 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,115
1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/5). NGC Census: (15/4). PR66. ...
$905
1872 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$748
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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