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1871 5c DCAM

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR66 $6,880.00
PR68 $31,200.00
PR66 CAC $8,120.00
PR68 CAC $38,400.00

Apr Data

8 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1871 5C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. 68 HA 13,200 10/06/2022
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-68 Ultra Cameo (NGC). 68 Stacks Bowers 28,800 06/10/2021
    1871 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 DCAM 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,600 06/13/2016
    5C 1871 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC 66 Legend 5,405 09/03/2015
    1871 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 4,700 04/26/2015
    1871 Shield Nickel. Proof-66+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 7,638 10/10/2014
    1871 PR 65 Deep Cameo NGC. 65 HA 1,840 10/14/2003
    1871 5C PR66 Deep Cameo NGC. The 1871 (960 pieces 66 HA 6,440 09/28/2002
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 93825
      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.
      PCGS #: 93825
      NGC ID: 276M
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