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1870 5c CAM

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR62 $400.00
PR63 $515.00
PR64 $572.00
PR65 $786.00
PR66 $1,440.00
PR67 $12,000.00
PR62 CAC $480.00
PR63 CAC $618.00
PR64 CAC $686.00
PR65 CAC $944.00
PR66 CAC $1,730.00
PR67 CAC $14,400.00

Apr Data

111 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1870 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (23/21). 65 HA 576 09/24/2024
    1870 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/57). 64 HA 444 06/18/2024
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (27/4). NGC Census: (17/4). PR66. 66 HA 1,320 05/07/2024
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/4 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (16/4 and 2/0+). PR66. 66 HA 1,020 12/26/2023
    1870 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. JD-2, High R.3. 67 HA 4,800 07/21/2023
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (27/4 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (16/4 and 2/0+). PR66. 66 HA 1,080 04/10/2023
    1870 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (23/20). PCGS Population: (24/33). PR65. 65 HA 630 01/10/2023
    1870 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. 67 HA 6,600 12/15/2022
    1870 5C PR66+ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (16/4 and 2/0+). PCGS Population: (26/4 and 4/0+). PR66. 66 HA 1,200 10/09/2022
    1870 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. 67 HA 7,800 08/26/2022
    1870 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/20). PCGS Population: (24/30). PR65. 65 HA 720 07/20/2022
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,080 06/14/2022
    1870 5c PCGS Proof 65 CAM 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 900 12/06/2021
    1870 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/55). NGC Census: (13/42). PR64. 64 HA 396 08/24/2021
    1870 Shield Nickel--Obverse Lamination--Proof-64 Cameo (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 480 06/15/2021
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 930 04/14/2021
    1870 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/60). NGC Census: (12/43). PR64. 64 HA 408 01/19/2021
    1870 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/34). NGC Census: (21/22). PR65. 65 HA 660 01/12/2021
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 2,760 12/18/2020
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 14,400 11/13/2020
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/4). NGC Census: (17/5). PR66. From The Maltese Collection. 66 HA 1,080 10/18/2020
    1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 1,080 08/07/2020
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/3). NGC Census: (16/3). PR66. 66 HA 1,200 02/23/2020
    1870 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 CAM ex: D.L. Hansen 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,002 02/03/2020
    1870 5C PR66+ Cameo NGC. CAC. 66 HA 1,440 01/08/2020
    5C 1870 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC 66 Legend 4,112 12/12/2019
    1870 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. 67 HA 3,960 12/05/2019
    1870 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. 67 HA 13,200 01/10/2019
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS Secure. CAC. 66 HA 1,140 10/12/2018
    1870 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/48). NGC Census: (12/40). PR64. 64 HA 396 07/03/2018
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS Secure. CAC. 66 HA 1,200 04/27/2018
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 1,320 03/30/2018
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (15/3). PCGS Population: (23/2). 66 HA 900 02/26/2018
    1870 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/48). NGC Census: (12/40). PR64. 64 HA 384 02/20/2018
    1870 5C PR64+ Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/48 and 1/4+). NGC Census: (13/39 and 1/0+). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem 64 HA 396 01/07/2018
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 1,500 12/08/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 2,400 11/02/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 1,320 09/07/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (15/3). PCGS Population: (24/2). 66 HA 1,645 08/06/2017
    5C 1870 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC 66 Legend 1,600 06/15/2017
    5C 1870 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC 65 Legend 725 06/15/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. 66 HA 940 04/30/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 1,410 04/06/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 1,528 02/19/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 1,645 02/19/2017
    1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 1,700 01/09/2017
    1870 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (24/20). NGC Census: (20/17). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS 65 HA 852 10/05/2016
    1870 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (22/20). NGC Census: (20/17). CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR 65 HA 822 08/14/2016
    1870 5C PR66+ Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (18/1). NGC Census: (14/3). 66 HA 1,851 10/20/2015
    1870 5C PR66+ Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 1,762 09/20/2015
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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: 83824
      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 #: 83824
      NGC ID: 276L
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