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The highest mintage in the Shield Nickel Series since the 1860’s, with over 11 million coins produced, making it the ideal later date type coin. Extremely common and accessible in every grade up to gem level where only high grade gems have any scarcity at all. This issue comes with some die cracks but also incredible luster.
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:
2885
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1882
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:
1882
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,472,900
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3812
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Coin Value History
1882 5c MS
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1882 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,700 | $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
1882 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 11,476,000. ...
$329
1882 5C MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 106 in 66 (11 in 66+), 11 finer (6/26)....
$946
1882 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 11,476,000. ...
$256
1882 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 31 in 53, 1733 finer (4/26). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 11,476,000...
$129
1882 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 11,476,000. ...
$195
1882 5C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$20,130
1882 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 11,476,000. ...
$512
1882 5C MS61 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 11,476,000. ...
$159
1882 Shield Nickel. AU-55 (PCGS).
$168
1882 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 11,476,000....
$134
1882 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (23/1220). Mintage 11,476,000. ...
$79
1882 Shield Nickel. AU-50 (ANACS).
$105
1882 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$120
1882 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/1652). NGC Census: (14/1101). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 11,476...
$66
1882 5C Shield Nickel -- Obverse Half of Split Planchet -- Good 4 NGC. (2.5 Grams)....
$71
1882 5C Shield Nickel -- 6% Clipped Planchet -- VF35 PCGS. ...
$129
1882 5C --Corroded--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/729). PCGS Population (10/953). Mintage: 11,476,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$104
1882 5C F12 ICG. NGC Census: (1/755). PCGS Population (2/1060). Mintage: 11,476,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$18
1882 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (4/683). PCGS Population (0/946). Mintage: 11,476,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$19
1882 VF30 ANACS. ...
$23
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