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This date has a low mintage of 1,150 coins of which most were saved, making this issue tough but extremely accessible. Commonly found in most grades and a scarcity only as a gem. Difficult to locate with cameo surfaces and rare with deep cameo surfaces. Normally comes white with some searching required for toners. This issue is the first in the proof series in which deep cameos are accessible.
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:
2922
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1876
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:
1876
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,150
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3830
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Coin Value History
1876 5c PR
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1876 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $2,750 | $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
1874 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,360
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
1877 5c PR
Worth: $1,250 – $7,500
1876 Shield Nickel. JD-3. Rarity-4. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$3,172
1876 5C JD-2, Low R.2, PR65 PCGS. Strike doubling on most border elements is a typical feature of the JD-2 proof dies. A li...
$793
1876 5C JD-1, Low R.2, PR64 PCGS. JD-1 represents a little more than half of the 1876 proof nickel population, per Bernus T...
$702
1876 5C PR63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 72 in 63, 277 finer (4/26). CDN: $430 Wh...
$586
1876 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). Mintage 1,150. ...
$1,920
1876 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Proof 60. Mintage 1,150. ...
$312
1876 5C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/342). NGC Census: (6/263). Mintage 1,150. ...
$194
$2,300
1876 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/319). NGC Census: (14/239). Mintage: 1,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$253
1876 5C PR66+ NGC. NGC Census: 33 in 66 (3 in 66+, 1 in 66?), 9 finer (6/26). CDN: $781 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mint...
$1,464
1876 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (87/38). Mintage 1,150. ...
$840
1876 5C PR64 NGC. CDN: $555.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,150. ...
$641
1876 5C PR63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 72 in 63, 277 finer (3/26). CDN: $430 Wh...
$598
1876 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 (NGC).
$2,160
1876 Shield Nickel. Proof-61 (NGC).
$276
1876 Shield Nickel. Proof. Genuine--Code 97, Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$213
1876 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (13/236). PCGS Population (20/317). Mintage: 1,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $217. (#3830)...
$253
1876 Shield Nickel. JD-2. Rarity-2. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$854
1876 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/32). NGC Census: (79/33). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,150. ...
$580
1876 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $555.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,150. ...
$641
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