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The date that very quickly ends the "Rays" reverse design for the Proof Shield Nickel Series (because of striking and die crack issues). An extreme rarity in all grades. With or without a cameo, the mintage is miniscule at just 60 pieces struck. The 1867 Rays Proof Shield Nickel is a 5-figure coin under all circumstances.
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. Coins of 1867 exist with and without lines, or sun rays, extending outward from the numeral 5.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2892
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1867
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:
Rays
Coin Date:
1867
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
25
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3818
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Coin Value History
1867 5c Rays PR
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1867 5c Rays PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $50,500 | $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 |
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: $950 – $13,800
1866 5c Rays PR
Worth: $950 – $13,800
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 – $2,178
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 – $1,554
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
1867 5C Rays PR63 PCGS. JD-1, R.6....
$23,400
1867 5C Rays PR65 PCGS. CAC. Dannreuther-1. ...
$32,400
5C 1867 RAYS. PCGS PR64+ CAC
$41,125
1867 5C Rays PR66 PCGS. Dannreuther-1. ...
$40,800
1867 5C Rays PR62 NGC. Dannreuther-3. ...
$15,275
1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. Proof--Environmental Damage (NGC).
$16,891
1867 5C Rays--Obverse Die One, Original--PR60 ANACS. It ...
$17,250
1867 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 63 (With Rays)
$33,300
1867 5C Rays PR65 PCGS. Dannreuther-2. ...
$28,800
1867 5C Rays PR64+ PCGS. Dannreuther-1. CAC. ...
$31,200
1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. Proof-66 (PCGS). OGH.
$55,812
1867 5C Rays PR62 PCGS. ...
$21,275
$32,200
1867 5C Rays PR65 PCGS. CAC. Dannreuther-3. ...
$36,000
1867 5C Rays PR64 PCGS Secure. CAC. Dannreuther-3. ...
$34,075
1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. Proof-66 (PCGS). OGH.
$81,075
1867 5C Rays PR62 PCGS. ...
$25,300
1867 5C RAYS
$26,450
1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$35,250
1867 Shield Nickel. Rays. Proof-64 (NGC). OH.
$38,658
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