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The 1872 Shield Nickel is very common as the mintage is high, at over 6 million, making it an 1870’s type coin. Easily accessible in all grades until MS66 where it becomes quite scarce from there on out. This issue is known to have a weaker strike all around and some die cracks but neither are serious problems.
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:
2875
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,036,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3799
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Coin Value History
1872 5c MS
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1872 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,500 | $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]
![Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/raysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/noRaysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
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
1874 5c MS
Worth: $19 – $2,850
1872 5C MS67 NGC. ...
$10,370
1872 5C MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 71 in 64, 53 finer. CAC: 22 in 64, 29 finer (6/26). CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$854
1872 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 39 in 66 (6 in 66+), 2 finer. CAC: 13 in 66, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. B...
$5,124
1872 5C Tripled Die Obverse, FS-105, AU50 ANACS. Formerly FS-007.4. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$293
1872 5C Double Die Obverse -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Fletcher-122. Mintage 6,036,000....
$124
1872 Shield Nickel. FS-105. Tripled Die Obverse. EF-40 (PCGS).
$336
1872 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1872 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 91 in 63, 205 finer (11/25). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,036,000....
$342
1872 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 35, 535 finer (12/25). CDN: $94 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 6,036,000....
$129
1872 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 36 in 55, 393 finer (11/25). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 6,036,000....
$183
1872 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/330). Mintage 6,036,000. ...
$154
1872 Shield Nickel. MS-65 (NGC).
$1,020
1872 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (12/273). PCGS Population: (20/413). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 6,036,00...
$139
1872 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (21/199). PCGS Population: (6/326). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 6,036,000...
$288
1872 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (9/306). PCGS Population: (16/515). CDN: $93 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 6,036,000....
$98
1872 Shield Nickel. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$216
1872 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/4). VF20. Mintage 6,036,000. ...
$114
1872 5C -- Strk Removed -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. PCGS Population (1/267). NGC Census: (0/200). Mintage: 6,036,000. Num...
$112
1872 5C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/350). NGC Census: (0/245). Mintage: 6,036,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$39
1872 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/353). NGC Census: (0/230). Mintage: 6,036,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$65
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