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- 1879/8 5c PR CAM
1879/8 5c PR CAM
1879/8 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 Cameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 5c NGC/CAC Proof 67 Cameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 5c PCGS Proof 67 CAM
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1879/8 5c NGC/CAC Proof 67 Cameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 5c PCGS Proof 67 CAM
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1879/8 5c NGC/CAC Proof 67 Cameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 5c PCGS Proof 67 CAM
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 5c NGC/CAC Proof 67 Cameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1879/8 5c PCGS Proof 67 CAM
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
Source: Legend Auctions
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
Source: Legend Auctions
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
Source: Legend Auctions
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67 CAM
Source: Legend
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67 CAM
Source: Legend
5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67 CAM
Source: Legend
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo NGC....
Source: HA
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo NGC....
Source: HA
1879/8 5C PR67 Cameo NGC....
Source: HA
Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2945)
The 1879/8 is the major overdate variety in the Proof Shield Nickel Series. Interestingly enough, a tripled date also exists for this year. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces as well as deep cameo which are very rare. Not much of an increase in value from the regular 1879.
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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