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The 1868 Shield Nickel has a very low mintage at 600 coins. Most were saved, making this issue scarce but certainly accessible. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Hard to locate with cameo surfaces; and a true rarity with deep cameo surfaces, as only a handful exist.
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:
2898
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:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1868
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3822
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Coin Value History
1868 5c PR
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1868 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,750 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 PR [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1316_3020-2.20200624040933286.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_4375-0.20200718080538892.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $180 – $7,200
1867 5c No Rays PR
Worth: $180 – $1,980
1867 5c No Rays, Pattern Reverse, FS-1902 PR
Worth: $1,800 – $13,200
1869 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,960
1870 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $1,410
1871 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $5,400
1872 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1873 5c Closed 3 PR
Worth: $180 – $3,180
1874 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,360
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
1876 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $2,640
1877 5c PR
Worth: $1,250 – $7,500
1868 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 45 in 63 (1 in 63+), 192 finer (12/25). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage...
$468
1868 5C PR64 NGC. Mintage 600. ...
$456
1868 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (NGC).
$690
1868 5C PR67★ NGC. ...
$3,600
1868 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/0). NGC Census: (16/2). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 600....
$1,620
1868 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (NGC).
$336
1868 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/154). PCGS Population (1/200). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC...
$207
1868 Shield Nickel. Proof--Improperly Cleaned. (NGC).
$127
1868 5C --Reverse Tooled--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/156). PCGS Population (0/201). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$276
1868 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/188). Mintage 600. ...
$360
1868 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$552
1868 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (61/23). Mintage 600. ...
$660
1868 5C PR67 PCGS. ...
$3,600
1868 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/0). NGC Census: (16/2). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 600. ...
$1,440
1868 5C PR62 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (10/223). NGC Census: (3/152). PR62. Mintage 600....
$264
1868 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/147). PCGS Population (1/208). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $208. (#3822)...
$253
1868 5C --Outer Edge Damaged--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/156). PCGS Population (0/199). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Ws...
$150
1868 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (15/135). PCGS Population: (43/185). CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 600. ...
$353
1868 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (109/77). NGC Census: (60/82). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. ...
$456
1868 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/16). NGC Census: (61/23). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. ...
$720
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