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The 1875 Shield Nickel is a fantastic type coin as it is very common in most grades yet has a far lower mintage (just over 2 million) than earlier type coin issues. Affordable and accessible up to the finest grades as this relatively low mintage does not command a premium until high gem grades, like MS66 and MS67. Die cracks are frequently seen on this date.
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:
2880
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1875
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:
1875
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,097,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3804
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Coin Value History
1875 5c MS
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1875 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $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]
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]
Worth: $13 – $2,592
1867 5c No Rays MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
1868 5c 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
1875 5C MS66 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1875 Shield Nickel. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$195
1875 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 21 in 63, 88 finer (4/26). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,097,000. ...
$915
1875 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 58 (1 in 58+), 215 finer (4/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$305
1875 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 25, 4 finer (3/26). Mintage 2,097,000. ...
$293
1875 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 55, 239 finer (11/25). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,097,000....
$268
1875 5C MS62+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 32 in 62 (1 in 62+), 179 finer. CAC: 7 in 62, 36 finer (10/25). CDN: $320 Whsle. ...
$432
1875 5C MS67 PCGS....
$26,400
1875 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/16 and 2/3+). Mintage 2,097,000. ...
$1,140
1875 Shield Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$660
1875 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/163). PCGS Population: (7/274). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,097,000....
$161
1875 5C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/186). PCGS Population: (4/312). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 2,097...
$94
1875 5c PCGS VF35
$110
1875 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/155). PCGS Population: (11/262). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,097,000...
$166
1875 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/119). PCGS Population: (2/190). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,097,000....
$312
1875 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/160). PCGS Population: (7/284). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 2,097,000....
$114
1875 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/223). NGC Census: (2/143). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Mint...
$5,040
1875 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/140). PCGS Population: (6/215). Mintage 2,097,000. ...
$132
1875 5C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/146). NGC Census: (0/116). Mintage: 2,097,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$236
1875 5C DBL Die OBV Good 6 ANACS. FS-101 F-4. NGC Census: (0/128). PCGS Population (0/192). Mintage: 2,097,000. Numismedia ...
$36
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