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1869 5c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AU55 $247.00
AU58 $254.00
PR60 $273.00
PR61 $299.00
PR62 $364.00
PR63 $442.00
PR64 $520.00
PR65 $715.00
PR66 $1,020.00
PR67 $4,120.00
AU55 CAC $296.00
AU58 CAC $304.00
PR60 CAC $328.00
PR61 CAC $359.00
PR62 CAC $437.00
PR63 CAC $528.00
PR64 CAC $624.00
PR65 CAC $858.00
PR66 CAC $1,230.00
PR67 CAC $4,950.00

Apr Data

252 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-66+ (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 1,200 08/15/2024
    1869 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (87/39). NGC Census: (116/41). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. 65 HA 552 05/14/2024
    1869 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (118/157). PCGS Population: (144/127). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. 64 HA 408 04/23/2024
    1869 5C PR66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (33/6 and 3/0+). NGC Census: (32/8 and 3/0+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P 66 HA 1,560 01/14/2024
    1869 5C PR67 NGC. JD-1, High R.2. 67 HA 2,588 11/17/2023
    1869 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (143/125). NGC Census: (118/156). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 64 HA 630 10/23/2023
    1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 780 08/23/2023
    5C 1869 PCGS PR66+ CAC 66 Legend 1,821 05/21/2023
    1869 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (143/142). NGC Census: (117/156). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. 64 HA 396 05/09/2023
    1869 5C PR67 NGC. 67 HA 3,000 05/04/2023
    5C 1869 PCGS PR66+ CAC 66 Legend 1,880 04/27/2023
    1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 552 03/27/2023
    5C 1869 PCGS PR65 CAC 65 Legend 2,938 02/23/2023
    1869 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (33/7). PCGS Population: (31/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 600. 66 HA 1,680 01/17/2023
    1869 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (113/40). PCGS Population: (83/56). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. 65 HA 552 01/17/2023
    1869 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (33/7). PCGS Population: (30/13). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 600. 66 HA 780 09/06/2022
    1869 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (113/40). PCGS Population: (83/38). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. 65 HA 576 07/20/2022
    1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-68 (PCGS). 68 Stacks Bowers 19,200 06/14/2022
    1869 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/257). NGC Census: (26/270). CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 600. 63 HA 384 06/07/2022
    1869 5c PCGS Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 676 05/16/2022
    1869 5C PR67 NGC. 67 HA 3,120 05/04/2022
    1869 5C PR65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/34 and 3/2+). NGC Census: (113/40 and 3/3+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6 65 HA 720 03/21/2022
    1869 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (116/152). PCGS Population: (142/118). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. 64 HA 420 03/15/2022
    1869 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/301). NGC Census: (9/296). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 600. 62 HA 312 02/22/2022
    1869 5c PCGS Proof 65 ex: D.L. Hansen 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 725 02/21/2022
    1869 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/34 and 3/3+). NGC Census: (113/40 and 3/3+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65 65 HA 576 02/01/2022
    1869 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (117/155). PCGS Population: (142/119). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. 64 HA 336 08/24/2021
    1869 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/3). NGC Census: (34/7). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 600. 66 HA 960 06/29/2021
    1869 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (114/41). PCGS Population: (83/34). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. 65 HA 552 04/27/2021
    1869 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (114/41). PCGS Population: (83/33). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. 65 HA 600 04/06/2021
    1869 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/112). NGC Census: (116/158). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. 64 HA 348 12/08/2020
    1869 5C PR66+ NGC. NGC Census: (34/7 and 3/0+). PCGS Population: (29/1 and 1/1+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. M 66 HA 900 12/01/2020
    1869 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 9,000 11/20/2020
    1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 660 11/17/2020
    1869 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/112). NGC Census: (116/158). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. 64 HA 408 10/17/2020
    1869 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Teich Family Collection. PCGS Population: (142/113). NGC Census: (115/158). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bi 64 HA 396 09/08/2020
    1869 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 960 08/07/2020
    1869 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (28/1). NGC Census: (35/7). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 600. 66 HA 840 04/14/2020
    1869 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/31 and 2/2+). NGC Census: (116/42 and 2/3+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65 65 HA 552 03/15/2020
    1869 5C PR66+ NGC. NGC Census: (35/7 and 3/0+). PCGS Population: (30/1 and 1/1+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. M 66 HA 900 03/03/2020
    1869 5c PCGS Proof 65 ex: D.L. Hansen 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 575 02/17/2020
    1869 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (34/7). PCGS Population: (31/1). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 66 HA 576 11/12/2019
    1869 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/293). NGC Census: (9/298). PR62. Mintage 600. 62 HA 264 11/05/2019
    1869 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (114/158). PCGS Population: (141/113). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. M 64 HA 240 09/17/2019
    1869 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (35/7). PCGS Population: (31/1). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR66. Mi 66 HA 690 07/14/2019
    1869 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (141/117). NGC Census: (111/157). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS P 64 HA 456 04/30/2019
    1869 5C PR67 NGC. 67 HA 3,360 03/15/2019
    1869 5C PR66 PCGS Secure. CAC. PCGS Population: (34/1 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (34/6 and 1/0+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for prob 66 HA 1,140 02/03/2019
    1869 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (33/6). PCGS Population: (32/1). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 66 HA 600 01/13/2019
    1869 5C PR66 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (32/1 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (33/6 and 1/0+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-f 66 HA 660 12/14/2018
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 3823
      Coin Date: 1869
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 600
      Strike Type: Proof
      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: The 1869 comes from an extremely low mintage of 600 coins. Most were saved making this issue scarce but very accessible. Scarce in all grades. The 1869 5C becomes rare as a high-end gem. Hard to locate with cameo surfaces and nonexistent with a deep cameo. Nice toners can be found with a good bit of searching.
      PCGS #: 3823
      NGC ID: 276K
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