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The 1874 Proof Shield Nickel has a very low mintage of 700 coins of which most were saved. Thus, this issue is tough but extremely accessible. Commonly found in most grades and becoming scarce only as a gem. Slightly harder to find with cameo surfaces and deep cameos are a rarity.
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:
2916
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1874
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:
1874
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
700
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3828
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1874 5c PR
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1874 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$4,200 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,500 | $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 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
1876 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $2,640
1877 5c PR
Worth: $1,250 – $7,500
1874 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$268
1874 5C JD-2, High R.4, PR64 PCGS. The vast majority of proof 1874 Shield nickels are from the JD-1 dies. JD-2, represented...
$671
1874 5C JD-2, High R.4, PR65 PCGS. Of the 700 proof 1874 Shield nickels reported struck, Bernus Turner suggests only 55 wer...
$885
1874 5C JD-3, R.5, PR66 PCGS. CAC. This is a simply remarkable example of this rare proof die variety. Only about 5% of the...
$1,159
1874 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (37/241). Mintage 700. ...
$456
1874 5C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/269). PCGS Population: (0/343). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 700. ...
$312
1874 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS). OGH.
$528
5C 1874 PCGS PR67+ CAC
$5,288
1874 5C--Cleaned--ANACS, Net PR55, lightly toned with ...
$276
1874 5C JD-2, High R.4, PR64 PCGS. The heavy die lines from the dentils below and to the left of the date identify the scar...
$671
1874 5C JD-3, R.5, PR65 PCGS. CAC. This piece is much more reflective than typical for the 1874 proof, especially among the...
$915
1874 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (28/5). Mintage 700. ...
$1,020
1874 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (37/237). Mintage 700. ...
$444
1874 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/276). NGC Census: (6/446). Mintage: 700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$253
5C 1874 PCGS PR67 CAC
$2,232
1874 5C PR64 NGC. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 700. ...
$561
1874 5C Fletcher-4, JD-1, High R.2, PR65 PCGS. CAC. In United States Proof Coins, Volume II: Nickel, John Dannreuther i...
$915
1874 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (46/7). Mintage 700. ...
$780
1874 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/275 and 1/14+). NGC Census: (36/227 and 0/5+). CDN: $355 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$372
1874 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$2,220
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