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The 1869 comes from an extremely low mintage of 600 coins. Most were saved making this issue scarce but very accessible. Scarce in all grades. The 1869 5C becomes rare as a high-end gem. Hard to locate with cameo surfaces and nonexistent with a deep cameo. Nice toners can be found with a good bit of searching.
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:
2902
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1869
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:
1869
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83823
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Coin Value History
1869 5c PR CAM
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1869 5c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$14,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
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
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 – $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
1869 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 17 in 66 Cameo (2 in 66+), 4 finer (11/25). Mintage 600. ...
$2,318
1869 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/44). Mintage 600. ...
$492
1869 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/22). Mintage 600. ...
$990
1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC).
$7,800
1869 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/30). PCGS Population: (7/45). PR64. ...
$480
1869 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.2....
$2,880
1869 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/31). PCGS Population (0/34). ...
$382
1869 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (17/19). Mintage 600. ...
$900
5C 1869 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$11,750
1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$870
1869 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
1869 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/23). PCGS Population (0/27). (#83823)...
$489
1869 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/20). NGC Census: (17/12). PR65. ...
$930
1869 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$6,600
1869 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7/28). NGC Census: (7/26). ...
$723
5C 1869 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC
$7,344
1869 5c PCGS Proof 65 CAM
$1,250
1869 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$6,300
1869 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (12/50). PCGS Population (6/27). ...
$446
1869 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/3 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (10/2 and 1/0+). PR66. ...
$2,880
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