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1878 5c PR CAM

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The 1878 was only minted as a proof with production halted on business strikes. Lower mintage of 2,350 coins (highest in the series, thus far) of which most were saved, making this issue scarce but very accessible. Scarce in all grades and a rarity as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces and deep cameo surfaces, as well, which are very rare.

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: 2929
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, 1878
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: 1878
Denomination: 5c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,350
Coinage Type: Shield nickel
Coinage Years: 1867-1883
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 83832
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $2,100 $1,234
PR67 - $1,900 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234

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1878 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 66 Cameo, 10 finer (11/25). ...
$1,464
Sold 1/20/2026
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1878 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (6/0). PCGS Population: (8/0). PR67. ...
$1,740
Sold 5/8/2022
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1878 5C PR65+ Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (8/19 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (9/32 and 2/5+). PR65. ...
$1,140
Sold 4/26/2020
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1878 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (9/44). NGC Census: (7/26). PR64. From The Green Isle Collection. ...
$900
Sold 1/12/2020
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1878 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (13/5). ...
$1,110
Sold 8/12/2024
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1878 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (6/0). PCGS Population: (8/0). PR67. ...
$1,740
Sold 6/7/2020
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1878 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (9/33). NGC Census: (7/18). PR65. ...
$1,140
Sold 6/9/2019
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1878 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/25). PCGS Population: (9/44). PR64. ...
$960
Sold 8/18/2019
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1878 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/8). NGC Census: (15/9). PR66. ...
$1,200
Sold 5/7/2024
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1878 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/0). NGC Census: (6/0). PR67. ...
$1,440
Sold 4/26/2020
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1878 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,440
Sold 11/9/2018
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1878 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/25). PCGS Population: (9/42). PR64. ...
$840
Sold 4/28/2019
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1878 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/8 and 4/1+). NGC Census: (14/8 and 0/0+). PR66. ...
$1,320
Sold 5/9/2023
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1878 5C PR67+ Cameo PCGS. ...
$8,400
Sold 4/23/2020
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1878 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,140
Sold 3/30/2018
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1878 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,234
Sold 3/6/2016
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1878 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/8). NGC Census: (14/7). PR66. ...
$1,440
Sold 1/10/2023
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1878 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,804
Sold 1/8/2020
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1878 NGC PR-65 Cameo CAC
$1,581
Sold 7/24/2015
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1878 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,234
Sold 6/7/2015
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