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1871 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 $462.00
PR64 $552.00
PR65 $897.00
PR66 $1,190.00
PR67 $5,620.00
AU55 CAC $296.00
AU58 CAC $304.00
PR60 CAC $328.00
PR61 CAC $359.00
PR62 CAC $437.00
PR63 CAC $547.00
PR64 CAC $663.00
PR65 CAC $1,060.00
PR66 CAC $1,400.00
PR67 CAC $6,750.00

Apr Data

238 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1871 5C PR64 NGC. Mintage 960. 64 HA 552 02/04/2025
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (86/32). Mintage 960. 65 HA 780 12/31/2024
    1871 5C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 960. 64 HA 504 11/26/2024
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (85/31). Mintage 960. 65 HA 660 09/24/2024
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-61 (PCGS). 61 Stacks Bowers 312 08/22/2024
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 1,200 08/15/2024
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (99/44). NGC Census: (86/31). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 720 05/14/2024
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 660 04/02/2024
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 720 08/23/2023
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (99/41). NGC Census: (86/30). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 780 04/10/2023
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 504 03/28/2023
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 840 03/27/2023
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (100/41). NGC Census: (86/30). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960 65 HA 1,020 02/20/2023
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (99/41). NGC Census: (86/30). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 660 02/14/2023
    1871 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (175/141). NGC Census: (107/116). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. 64 HA 456 12/27/2022
    1871 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (108/116). PCGS Population: (175/141). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. 64 HA 468 12/27/2022
    1871 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (27/3). PCGS Population: (40/1). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 960. 66 HA 870 11/15/2022
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (86/31). PCGS Population: (98/41). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 690 11/01/2022
    1871 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 875 09/26/2022
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (86/29). PCGS Population: (98/41). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 65 HA 1,140 09/06/2022
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (86/29). PCGS Population: (98/41). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 630 07/20/2022
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 2,640 06/14/2022
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 408 04/12/2022
    1871 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (104/115). PCGS Population: (174/139). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. 64 HA 504 03/15/2022
    1871 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (172/142). NGC Census: (102/115). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. 64 HA 517 12/28/2021
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 930 08/24/2021
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (98/43). NGC Census: (86/29). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 662 08/24/2021
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (86/29). PCGS Population: (98/43). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 690 08/24/2021
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (86/29). PCGS Population: (98/43). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 660 06/22/2021
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 312 06/15/2021
    1871 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (86/29). PCGS Population: (98/43). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 690 04/13/2021
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 264 03/31/2021
    1871 5C PR63 PCGS. EX: Benson. PCGS Population: (45/312). NGC Census: (35/216). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Min 63 HA 336 03/30/2021
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (98/42). NGC Census: (86/29). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 690 01/19/2021
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-63 (PCGS). OGH--First Generation. 63 Stacks Bowers 528 11/17/2020
    1871 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/1). NGC Census: (26/3). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 960. 66 HA 870 11/03/2020
    1871 5C PR64+ NGC. NGC Census: (100/116). PCGS Population: (171/140). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. 64 HA 432 10/20/2020
    1871 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 528 10/17/2020
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (98/43). NGC Census: (87/29). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. 65 HA 1,080 10/13/2020
    1871 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (99/116). PCGS Population: (171/141). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. 64 HA 432 09/08/2020
    1871 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (26/3). PCGS Population: (42/1). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 960. 66 HA 840 05/19/2020
    1871 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/1). NGC Census: (26/3). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 960. 66 HA 720 03/17/2020
    1871 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (41/1). NGC Census: (26/3). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 960. 66 HA 900 03/15/2020
    1871 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (98/42). NGC Census: (85/29). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. Mint 65 HA 750 12/03/2019
    1871 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/308). NGC Census: (35/213). PR63. Mintage 960. 63 HA 300 10/29/2019
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 2,760 08/13/2019
    1871 5c PCGS Proof 64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 425 07/08/2019
    1871 5c PCGS Proof 63 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 300 06/24/2019
    1871 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (168/133). NGC Census: (99/114). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. M 64 HA 384 04/30/2019
    1871 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/301). NGC Census: (34/213). PR63. Mintage 960. 63 HA 288 02/05/2019
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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: 3825
      Coin Date: 1871
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 960
      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 1871 Proof Nickel has a low mintage of 960 coins. 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 rare with a deep cameo. Look for pretty rainbow toning in nice gems.
      PCGS #: 3825
      NGC ID: 276M
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