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Edited and reused 1882 dies led to the lone popular overdate variety in the Shield Nickel Series. It is scarce in all grades, especially in Mint State. Gems are certainly rare for the 1883/2 Shield Nickel. There are at least five dies with the overdate but the most scarce and desirable one by far is the FS-301.
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:
2888
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1883
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Shield, Overdate
Coin Date:
1883/2
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,451,500
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3814
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Coin Value History
1883/2 5c Shield, Overdate MS
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1883/2 5c Shield, Overdate MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/raysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866 5c Rays MS
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866/1866 5c Rays, Repunched Date MS
Worth: $150 – $14,400
1867 5c Rays MS
Worth: $17 – $36,000
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]
![Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/noRaysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $13 – $2,592
1867 5c No Rays MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
1868 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
1869 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $6,000
1870 5c MS
Worth: $15 – $2,200
1871 5c MS
Worth: $45 – $12,600
1872 5c MS
Worth: $25 – $12,600
1873 5c Closed 3 MS
Worth: $30 – $4,800
1873 5c Open 3 MS
Worth: $18 – $3,250
1873 5c Large/Small 3, Open 3, FS-1301 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $19,000
1873 5c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $70 – $3,000
1883/2 5C Shield, FS-302, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$732
1883/2 5C Overdate, FS-303, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 58, 10 finer (7/26). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$885
1883/2 5C Overdate FS-303 MS63 PCGS. (Formerly FS-013.2). This overdate variety is faint, though the 2 remnant in the field...
$1,129
1883/2 5C Shield FS-304 XF40 ANACS. The faint nature of the overdate feature on FS-304 coins means even light wear can make...
$439
1883/2 5C Shield, FS-305, MS64 PCGS. CAC. The FS-305 is a popular Cherrypickers' overdate that shows the left curve of ...
$1,464
1883/2 Shield Nickel. FS-303. MS-61 (NGC).
$976
1883/2 5C FS-301 MS61 NGC. CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$1,464
1883/2 5C Shield FS-303 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55 Details. Mintage 1,456,919. ...
$317
1883/2 5C Overdate, FS-303 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/26 and 0/1+). Mintage 1,456,919....
$810
1883/2 5C FS-305 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11 and 0/2+). Mintage 1,456,919....
$960
1883/2 5C Shield FS-301 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/12). Mintage 1,456,919....
$660
1883/2 Shield Nickel. FS-304. MS-65 (NGC).
$1,920
1883/2 5C FS-304 MS66 PCGS....
$8,700
1883/2 Shield 5c PCGS/CAC MS60 (OGH)
$2,300
1883/2 5C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/163). NGC Census: (0/45). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 1,456,919...
$276
1883/2 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/129). NGC Census: (0/39). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$990
1883/2 5C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/42). PCGS Population: (0/159). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VG10. Mint...
$264
1883/2 5C FS-304 MS67★ NGC. ...
$3,720
1883/2 5C FS-302 Fine 12 ANACS. (FS-013.1). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/18). ...
$423
1883/2 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/94). NGC Census: (0/80). Mintage: 1,456,919. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$518
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