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The final year of issue for all Shield Nickels and also the highest mintage (over 5,000) and most common date among proof Shield Nickels. Easily accessible compared to the rest of the series across cameo and non-cameo surfaces. Only high-end, high-quality gems offer a notable level of scarcity.
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:
2943
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1883
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
Variety:
Shield
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,419
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3838
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Coin Value History
1883 5c Shield PR
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1883 5c Shield PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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
1868 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
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
1883 5C Shield PR65 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 5,419. ...
$763
1883 5C Shield JD-4, R.1, PR64 PCGS. In United States Proof Coins, Volume II: Nickel, John Dannreuther identifies three...
$641
1883 Shield Nickel. Proof-66+ (PCGS).
$854
1883 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: 51 in 67 (2 in 67+, 1 in 67?), 2 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,025 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Min...
$1,220
1883 5C Shield PR63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,419....
$319
1883 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (39/1026). PCGS Population: (60/1281). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 5,419....
$312
1883 Shield Nickel. Proof. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$312
1883 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$4,080
1883 5C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/1297). NGC Census: (0/1046). Mintage 5,419. ...
$120
1883 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/1040). PCGS Population: (8/1271). PR61. Mintage 5,419. ...
$156
1883 5C --Corroded--ANACS. PF60 Details. NGC Census: (0/956). PCGS Population (4/1133). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$104
1883 5C JD-5, R.1, PR65 PCGS. CAC. JD-5 is the last of the proof Shield nickel die pairings. It represents about 25% of the...
$824
1883 5C Shield PR64 PCGS. CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 5,419. ...
$537
1883 5C Shield PR66 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 5,419. ...
$763
1883 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (49/2). Mintage 5,419. ...
$1,050
1883 5C Shield PR63 PCGS. Mintage 5,419....
$360
1883 Shield 5c NGC/CAC Proof 62
$385
1883 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$6,462
1883 Shield Nickel. Proof-61 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$225
1883 PR 60 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$122
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