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- Shield Nickels (1866–1883) /
- 1879 5c MS
1879 5c MS
1879 5C MS67 PCGS....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 Shield Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1879 Shield Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1879 Shield Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1879 Shield Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1879 Shield Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 NGC....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 PCGS....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 PCGS....
Source: HA
1879 5C MS67 PCGS....
Source: HA
1879 5c PCGS/CAC MS66 - Tied for Finest
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879 5c PCGS MS66 OGH - Tied for Finest at PCGS
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879 5c PCGS MS66 OGH - Tied for Finest at PCGS
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2882)
No Shield Nickels were struck in 1877 and 1878; but, in the 1879 comeback, just 25,900 were minted making it the second lowest mintage for the series. Scarce in all grades and entering the realm of rarity in its finest high-end gem grades. Also a very appealing issue that comes with incredible luster and a full, strong strike.
Obverse: 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: A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery.
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