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1870 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 $468.00
PR64 $520.00
PR65 $715.00
PR66 $1,310.00
AU55 CAC $296.00
AU58 CAC $304.00
PR60 CAC $328.00
PR61 CAC $359.00
PR62 CAC $437.00
PR63 CAC $562.00
PR64 CAC $624.00
PR65 CAC $858.00
PR66 CAC $1,580.00

Apr Data

232 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1870 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (78/19). Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 564 12/31/2024
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (15/29). Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 504 11/26/2024
    1870 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (78/18). Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 690 09/30/2024
    1870 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/0). Mintage 1,000. 66 HA 919 09/24/2024
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. This piece is housed in a green label holder. PCGS Population: (144/97). NGC Census: (124/93). CDN: $400 64 HA 528 09/10/2024
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 660 08/22/2024
    1870 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/15). NGC Census: (73/19). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 528 05/14/2024
    1870 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/0). NGC Census: (19/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,000. 66 HA 1,260 01/23/2024
    1870 5C PR63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (72/237). NGC Census: (45/216). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1, 63 HA 516 10/23/2023
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 480 09/20/2023
    1870 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/309). NGC Census: (12/261). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. 62 HA 312 09/12/2023
    1870 5c PCGS Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 650 04/17/2023
    1870 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (75/18). PCGS Population: (81/15). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 630 01/03/2023
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (141/96). NGC Census: (118/93). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 408 12/13/2022
    1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/236). NGC Census: (45/208). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. 63 HA 336 09/06/2022
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 600 08/29/2022
    1870 5c PCGS Proof 66 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,275 05/16/2022
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/92). NGC Census: (117/90). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 444 03/22/2022
    1870 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/252). PCGS Population: (19/305). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. 62 HA 288 03/15/2022
    1870 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/305). NGC Census: (11/255). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. 62 HA 240 11/02/2021
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/92). NGC Census: (118/91). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 400 10/26/2021
    1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/234). NGC Census: (45/209). CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. 63 HA 504 10/04/2021
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 528 08/24/2021
    1870 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (119/90). PCGS Population: (142/92). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 384 08/24/2021
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 216 06/15/2021
    1870 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (119/90). PCGS Population: (142/94). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 420 01/12/2021
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 600 11/17/2020
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-63+ (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 288 11/17/2020
    1870 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/14). NGC Census: (72/18). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 552 11/03/2020
    1870 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (72/18). PCGS Population: (79/14). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 660 11/03/2020
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (142/93). NGC Census: (117/89). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Minta 64 HA 960 10/13/2020
    1870 5C PR64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (116/89). PCGS Population: (142/93). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,0 64 HA 456 09/08/2020
    1870 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Edge Corroded (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 120 07/29/2020
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (143/91). NGC Census: (116/90). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 432 01/21/2020
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 336 11/20/2019
    1870 5C PR66 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (13/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (18/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for problem 66 HA 900 10/24/2019
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (141/95). NGC Census: (117/89). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR6 64 HA 456 04/30/2019
    1870 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (71/18). PCGS Population: (80/13). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. Minta 65 HA 552 02/12/2019
    1870 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (72/18). PCGS Population: (78/13). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. Minta 65 HA 384 12/14/2018
    1870 5C PR65 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (78/13 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (72/18 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem 65 HA 552 10/14/2018
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (138/92). NGC Census: (117/90). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. Mi 64 HA 324 08/28/2018
    1870 5C PR65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (71/18). PCGS Population: (77/13). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 576 06/17/2018
    1870 5C PR65+ PCGS Secure. CAC. 65 HA 720 06/14/2018
    1870 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (138/90). NGC Census: (117/89). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. Mi 64 HA 312 05/08/2018
    1870 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 650 05/07/2018
    1870 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (77/13). NGC Census: (72/19). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. Mint 65 HA 690 04/29/2018
    1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/229). NGC Census: (45/208). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR63. Mi 63 HA 228 03/27/2018
    1870 5C PR64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (117/91). PCGS Population: (138/90). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64 64 HA 456 03/20/2018
    1870 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (77/13). NGC Census: (70/19). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 552 02/26/2018
    1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/221). NGC Census: (45/209). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR63. Mi 63 HA 240 08/22/2017
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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: 3824
      Coin Date: 1870
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 1,000
      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: This date has a low mintage of 1,000 coins of which most were saved, making this issue tough but extremely accessible. Commonly found in most grades and becoming scarce only as a gem. More difficult to locate with cameo surfaces and nonexistent with a deep cameo. Look for pastel type toning in nice gems.
      PCGS #: 3824
      NGC ID: 276L
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