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Relatively high mintage of 3,575 coins (a mintage drop from 1880, but still higher). More common in most grades and becoming scarce as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces. Deep cameo surfaces are actually very rare for this issue. Most of this issue is plain white with a select few pastel rainbow toners available.
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:
2938
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,575
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83836
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Coin Value History
1881 5c PR CAM
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1881 5c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$2,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,650 | $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 |
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
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC). CAC.
$915
1881 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 79 in 66 (7 in 66+) Cameo, 33 finer (4/26). ...
$854
1881 5C PR62 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 62 Cameo, 155 finer (4/26). ...
$476
1881 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (30/0). ...
$2,040
1881 5C PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/148). NGC Census: (2/128). PR63. ...
$312
1881 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (12/113). PCGS Population: (16/127). PR64. ...
$432
1881 5C PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$9,775
1881 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (37/86). ...
$660
1881 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 68 in 66 Cameo (5 in 66+), 29 finer (12/25)....
$854
5C 1881 NGC PR67 CAM
$1,821
1881 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/127). NGC Census: (12/111). PR64. ...
$408
1881 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (12/62). ...
$576
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,020
5C 1881 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$2,585
1881 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (15/114). NGC Census: (10/113). ...
$376
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).
$528
1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,020
1881 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/1). PCGS Population: (26/0). PR67. ...
$1,020
1881 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (11/106). PCGS Population (15/95). ...
$470
5C 1881 NGC PR65 CAM CAC
$499
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