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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 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:
2944
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1879
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:
1879/8
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,200
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3834
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Coin Value History
1879/8 5c PR
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1879/8 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$99,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
1876 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $2,640
1879/8 5C JD-1, R.1, PR67 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1879/8 5C JD-1, R.1, PR62 PCGS. CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. ...
$586
1879/8 5C PR63 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 37 in 63, 501 finer. CAC: 1 in 63...
$793
1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. ...
$750
1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. ...
$1,170
1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$630
1879/8 5C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/524 and 0/20+). ...
$552
1879/8 5C PR68 PCGS. ...
$8,640
1879/8 5C PR69 PCGS. ...
$84,000
1879/8 5C PR55 PCGS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/476). Mintage 3,200....
$264
1879/8 PR 50 ANACS. ...
$260
1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
1879/8 5C PR62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/458). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62...
$420
1879/8 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/437). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. ...
$516
1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. ...
$750
1879/8 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (40/23). ...
$1,410
1879/8 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (124/325). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. ...
$552
1879/8 5C PR58 ANACS. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/473). Mintage 3,200. ...
$504
1879/8 5C PR68 PCGS. ...
$10,200
1879/8 5C--Corroded--ANACS. Net PR50. A well struck but ...
$236
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