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The 1876 Shield Nickel is a great type coin because it is both very common in most grades and has a far lower mintage (just over 2.5 million) than earlier type coin issues. Affordable and accessible up to the finest grades because this relatively low mintage does not command a premium until high gem grades. Die cracks are frequently seen on this date but so is high-quality luster, which can be found with a bit of 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2881
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1876
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:
1876
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,530,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3805
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Coin Value History
1876 5c MS
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1876 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,400 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,000 | $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 |
1876 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 35 in 55, 351 finer (11/25). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,530,000....
$189
1876 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$420
1876 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/301). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$240
1876 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/18). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$1,050
1876 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/444). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$134
1876 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/278). PCGS Population: (9/363). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,530,000....
$192
1876 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/466). NGC Census: (3/314). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,530,000...
$134
1876 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (28/206). PCGS Population: (35/245). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2,530,00...
$288
1876 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (7/293). PCGS Population: (25/395). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,530,000...
$154
1876 5c PCGS VF30
$151
1876 5c NGC MS63
$400
1876 5C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/297). PCGS Population: (7/448). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 2,530,000....
$139
1876 5c PCGS MS66
$1,700
1876 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/227). PCGS Population: (8/275). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,530,000...
$252
1876 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (9/272). PCGS Population: (18/370). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,530,000...
$149
1876 5C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/272). NGC Census: (1/229). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint...
$240
1876 5C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/263). PCGS Population: (1/372). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$57
1876 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/286). NGC Census: (2/248). Mintage: 2,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$164
1876 5C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/270). NGC Census: (0/237). Mintage: 2,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$42
1876 5C --Cleaning--Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reaso...
$69
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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
1871 5c MS
Worth: $45 – $12,600
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
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