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The 1868 Shield Nickel is extremely common as the mintage is very high (almost 29 million) making it the second most common coin in the series and the ideal type coin. Easily accessible in all grades until MS67 where it becomes quite scarce. This issue is known to be well struck but suffers from problems with die cracks.
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:
2871
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1868
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:
1868
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
28,817,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3795
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Coin Value History
1868 5c MS
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1868 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/raysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/noRaysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $13 – $2,592
1867 5c No Rays MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
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
1874 5c MS
Worth: $19 – $2,850
1868 5C Minor Variety, Misplaced Date, MS66 PCGS. Fletcher IIa reverse, star points between AM. What appears to be the foot...
$1,586
1868 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 79 in 45, 1163 finer (3/26). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 28,800,000...
$94
1868 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$7,625
1868 Shield Nickel. AU Details--Whizzed (NGC).
$125
1868 5C Shield Reverse of 1868, FS-901, AU50 ANACS. ...
$114
1872 Shield Nickel. MS-64+ (PCGS).
$660
1868 Shield Nickel. FS-106. Doubled Die Obverse. Reverse of 1867. MS-61 (NGC).
$720
1868 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 28,800,000. ...
$149
1868 5C MS63 NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 28,800,000. ...
$264
1872 Shield Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$660
1868 5C Shield MS62 ANACS. Breen-2475. Housed in a Small-sized holder. Mintage 28,800,000....
$198
1868 Shield Nickel. FS-902. Reverse of 1868. AU-53 (ANACS).
$72
1868 5C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (55/833). PCGS Population: (133/859). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 28,800,0...
$103
1868 5C -- Obverse Cleaned -- ANACS. Unc Details Net AU55. Mintage 28,800,000....
$139
1868 5C Repunched Date, Reverse of 1867, VF35 NGC. VP-029. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). VF35. Mintage 28,800,...
$89
1868 5C Reverse of 1868, FS-901, -- Cleaning -- PCGS. XF Details. (FS-002.94). PCGS Population: (2/23). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$65
1868 5c PCGS VF Details (Cleaned)
$30
1868 5C Shield Five Cent, Major Die Break -- Cleaned, Corroded -- ANACS. Good 6 Details. ...
$20
1868 5C Reverse of 1868, FS-906 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcfeld Collection. ...
$89
1868 5C Reverse of 68, FS-905 -- Damaged -- ANACS. AG3 Details. From The Parcfeld Collection. ...
$15
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