Whitman Expo
The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
The 1879/8 is the major overdate variety in the Proof Shield Nickel Series. Interestingly enough, a tripled date also exists for this year. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces as well as deep cameo which are very rare. Not much of an increase in value from the regular 1879.
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:
2945
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1879
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:
1879/8
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,200
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83834
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1879/8 5c PR CAM
Value By Grade
1879/8 5c PR CAM
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
1879/8 5C JD-1, R.1, PR66+ Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 66 (3 in 66+) Cameo, 30 finer (11/25)....
$1,586
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (21/53 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). PR65. ...
$990
1879/8 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$518
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/29). ...
$1,260
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67 CAM
$3,055
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (18/52). PR65. From The Mike Orlando Collection. ...
$690
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/28). ...
$1,200
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,760
1879/8 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 CAM
$700
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (37/25). NGC Census: (0/0). PR66. ...
$1,320
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,200
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/47). NGC Census: (0/0). PR65. ...
$600
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/25). NGC Census: (0/0). PR66. ...
$1,140
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
$9,400
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (17/44). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$646
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (37/16 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). PR66. ...
$1,260
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,560
1879/8 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (17/44). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$713
1879/8 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/17). NGC Census: (0/0). PR66. ...
$1,170
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
Greysheet News
Prominent Collector Dell Loy Hansen Submitting His Historical Collection Of U.S. Coins To CAC Grading
8/8/2024
American Numismatic Association's Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 In Chicago
Dazzling rarities, free educational opportunities, family fun and more await at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
7/25/2024
United States Mint Unveils Designs For The 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
7/23/2024
Events
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 3, 2026
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 10, 2026