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1881 5c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $247.00
G4 $299.00
G6 $338.00
VG8 $390.00
VG10 $422.00
F12 $468.00
F15 $494.00
VF20 $520.00
VF25 $546.00
VF30 $572.00
VF35 $604.00
XF40 $682.00
XF45 $728.00
AU50 $845.00
AU53 $878.00
AU55 $973.00
AU58 $1,090.00
MS60 $1,220.00
MS61 $1,250.00
MS62 $1,380.00
MS63 $1,500.00
MS64 $2,030.00
MS65 $3,250.00
MS66 $4,500.00
MS67 $6,880.00
AG3 CAC $296.00
G4 CAC $359.00
G6 CAC $406.00
VG8 CAC $468.00
VG10 CAC $507.00
F12 CAC $562.00
F15 CAC $593.00
VF20 CAC $624.00
VF25 CAC $655.00
VF30 CAC $686.00
VF35 CAC $725.00
XF40 CAC $819.00
XF45 CAC $874.00
AU50 CAC $998.00
AU53 CAC $1,040.00
AU55 CAC $1,170.00
AU58 CAC $1,280.00
MS60 CAC $1,420.00
MS61 CAC $1,500.00
MS62 CAC $1,650.00
MS63 CAC $1,800.00
MS64 CAC $2,440.00
MS65 CAC $3,900.00
MS66 CAC $5,400.00
MS67 CAC $8,250.00

Apr Data

202 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    5C 1881 PCGS MS67 67 Legend 6,169 07/15/2021
    1881 5C MS67 PCGS. 67 HA 4,320 06/14/2018
    1881 5C MS67 PCGS. 67 HA 4,560 01/04/2018
    1881 Shield Nickel. MS-66 (NGC). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 3,360 12/17/2020
    1881 5C MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 3,840 08/03/2020
    5C 1881 NGC MS66 66 Legend 2,350 03/26/2020
    1881 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 2,880 08/14/2019
    1881 Shield Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 3,055 06/23/2017
    1881 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/23 and 1/5+). NGC Census: (28/17 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 65 HA 2,280 06/07/2020
    1881 Shield Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 3,290 08/01/2017
    1881 PCGS MS-65 (green label) 65 Scotsman 2,242 07/21/2017
    1881 5C MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 1,620 01/08/2020
    1881 5C MS64 NGC. 64 HA 1,292 04/30/2017
    1881 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/117). NGC Census: (9/66). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 68,800. 62 HA 1,380 12/07/2021
    1881 5C MS62 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (15/113 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (9/67 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for probl 62 HA 960 06/17/2018
    1881 Shield Nickel. MS-62 (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 940 03/31/2017
    1881 5C MS61 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/133). NGC Census: (8/75). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 68, 61 HA 1,200 03/21/2022
    1881 5C MS61 PCGS. CAC. 61 HA 1,080 11/09/2018
    1881 5C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 68,800. 60 HA 810 03/22/2022
    1881 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/133). NGC Census: (13/85). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. Min 58 HA 780 10/14/2018
    1881 PCGS AU-58 58 Scotsman 891 07/21/2017
    1881 5C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (8/98). PCGS Population: (11/149). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta 55 HA 660 04/28/2019
    1881 5C AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/142). NGC Census: (7/93). Mintage 68,800. 55 HA 911 02/19/2017
    1881 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/106). PCGS Population: (14/170). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 68,800. 53 HA 690 05/31/2022
    1881 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/160). NGC Census: (3/105). CDN: $670 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. Min 53 HA 552 12/14/2018
    1881 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/179). NGC Census: (3/110). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 68,800. 50 HA 576 07/21/2020
    1881 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/167). NGC Census: (3/107). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Min 50 HA 588 02/26/2018
    1881 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/198). NGC Census: (8/114). CDN: $530 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 68,800. 45 HA 576 12/28/2021
    1881 5C XF45 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (9/113). PCGS Population: (24/191). CDN: $530 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 68,8 45 HA 528 05/05/2020
    1881 5C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/225). NGC Census: (3/121). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 68, 40 HA 662 03/01/2022
    1881 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/201). NGC Census: (1/121). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Min 40 HA 504 04/29/2018
    1881 5C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/128). PCGS Population: (13/252). CDN: $465 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 68,800. 35 HA 516 01/31/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. VF-30 (PCGS). 30 Stacks Bowers 360 11/13/2017
    1881 5C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (7/138). PCGS Population: (10/285). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 68,800. 25 HA 456 03/07/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. VF-25 (PCGS). 25 Stacks Bowers 408 11/20/2019
    1881 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/231). NGC Census: (5/124). Mintage 68,800. 25 HA 423 03/07/2017
    1881 5C VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/274). NGC Census: (5/136). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20 20 HA 516 09/10/2019
    1881 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (5/134). PCGS Population: (11/266). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Mint 20 HA 384 01/15/2019
    1881 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/261). NGC Census: (4/133). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Min 20 HA 372 03/27/2018
    1881 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/320 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (6/156 and 0/0+). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fi 12 HA 360 01/24/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. VG-10 (PCGS). 10 Stacks Bowers 528 06/15/2021
    1881 5C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/138). PCGS Population (16/252). Mintage: 68,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG 10 HA 288 12/31/2019
    1881 5C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/312). NGC Census: (6/152). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mint 8 HA 264 09/04/2018
    1881 5C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/372). NGC Census: (9/178). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 68, 4 HA 216 10/18/2022
    1881 5C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (9/178). PCGS Population: (13/372). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 68,8 4 HA 252 10/04/2022
    1881 5c NGC AG-03 3 David Lawrence Rare Coins 235 04/10/2023
    1881 5C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/174). PCGS Population: (7/358). Mintage 68,800. 3 HA 120 09/24/2019
    1881 5C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/172). PCGS Population: (7/352). Mintage 68,800. 3 HA 150 04/09/2019
    1881 5C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/340). NGC Census: (0/170). Mintage 68,800. 3 HA 132 04/24/2018
    1881 5C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/379). NGC Census: (1/180). Mintage 68,800. 2 HA 132 12/01/2020
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 3811
      Coin Date: 1881
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): Five cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: P
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 68,800
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Shield nickel
      Coinage Years: 1867-1883
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 20.5
      Weight (Grams): 5
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      General Notes: Only the 1879 and 1880 have lower mintages than this highly collectible 1881 in which 68,000 coins were minted originally. It is a tougher but accessible issue in all grades up to gem level where the coins become quite scarce. This date is known to have high-quality surfaces and pleasing eye appeal that, along with its scarcity, makes it very desirable.
      PCGS #: 3811
      NGC ID: 276F
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