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1872 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 $533.00
PR65 $650.00
PR66 $936.00
PR67 $3,750.00
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 $640.00
PR65 CAC $780.00
PR66 CAC $1,110.00
PR67 CAC $4,500.00

Apr Data

284 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1872 5C Fletcher-6, JD-2, R.2, PR67+ NGC. 67 HA 2,220 01/15/2025
    1872 5C PR65 PCGS. Mintage 950. 65 HA 516 12/31/2024
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 456 12/18/2024
    1872 5C PR64 NGC. Mintage 950. 64 HA 528 12/17/2024
    1872 5C PR65 PCGS. Mintage 950. 65 HA 552 11/26/2024
    1872 Shield Nickel. Doubled Die Obverse. Proof-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 384 11/25/2024
    1872 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/335). Mintage 950. 63 HA 408 09/30/2024
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 552 08/22/2024
    1872 5C Fletcher-6, JD-2, R.2, PR67+ NGC. 67 HA 2,640 08/12/2024
    1872 5C PR65 PCGS. Mintage 950. 65 HA 552 07/02/2024
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 780 05/22/2024
    1872 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (66/11). NGC Census: (45/9). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 950. 66 HA 750 05/21/2024
    1872 5C PR63 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (47/325). NGC Census: (25/267). CDN: $355 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Minta 63 HA 690 10/23/2023
    5C 1872 DOUBLED DIE OBVERSE. PCGS PR66 66 Legend 734 05/28/2023
    1872 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/10 and 7/0+). NGC Census: (45/10 and 4/3+). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 720 05/16/2023
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. 63 Stacks Bowers 408 03/27/2023
    1872 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 652 02/27/2023
    1872 5c NGC Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 551 02/13/2023
    1872 5c NGC/CAC Proof 64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 527 01/02/2023
    1872 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (105/162). PCGS Population: (142/178). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 408 12/20/2022
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,020 06/16/2022
    1872 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (46/7). PCGS Population: (64/8). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 950. 66 HA 900 06/07/2022
    5C 1872 PCGS PR67 CAC 67 Legend 4,112 05/26/2022
    1872 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 810 05/16/2022
    1872 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (107/72). NGC Census: (107/53). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 950. 65 HA 840 05/03/2022
    1872 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (65/7). NGC Census: (46/7). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 950. 66 HA 840 04/26/2022
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (143/179). NGC Census: (107/160). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 432 04/05/2022
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-67+ (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 3,840 04/04/2022
    1872 5C PR66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (65/7 and 5/0+). NGC Census: (45/7 and 2/1+). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P 66 HA 1,200 03/21/2022
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (143/179). NGC Census: (107/160). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 456 03/15/2022
    1872 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (107/52). PCGS Population: (107/72). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 950. 65 HA 600 03/15/2022
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (142/181). NGC Census: (107/160). CDN: $418 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Min 64 HA 960 03/07/2022
    1872 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 950 01/03/2022
    1872 5C Double Die Obverse PR65 NGC. VP-012. NGC Census: (108/54). PCGS Population: (107/77). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC 65 HA 552 09/21/2021
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. Ex: Benson. PCGS Population: (142/184). NGC Census: (106/162). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. M 64 HA 408 09/14/2021
    1872 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (108/53). PCGS Population: (107/77). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 950. 65 HA 504 08/24/2021
    1872 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (106/162). PCGS Population: (142/182). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 396 08/17/2021
    1872 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/7). NGC Census: (44/9). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 950. 66 HA 720 07/13/2021
    1872 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (107/73). NGC Census: (109/54). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 950. 65 HA 504 04/20/2021
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/178). NGC Census: (105/161). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 408 01/19/2021
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 528 11/17/2020
    1872 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (106/70). NGC Census: (109/52). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 950. 65 HA 516 11/17/2020
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 432 11/17/2020
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/181). NGC Census: (105/161). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 372 10/20/2020
    1872 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 960 10/14/2020
    1872 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (70/5). NGC Census: (44/9). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 950. 66 HA 1,110 10/13/2020
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/180). NGC Census: (105/161). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 432 09/08/2020
    1872 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 67 ex: D.L. Hansen Collection 67 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,250 04/06/2020
    1872 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (44/9). PCGS Population: (68/5). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 950. 66 HA 576 03/17/2020
    1872 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (142/179). NGC Census: (105/161). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. 64 HA 330 02/11/2020
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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: 3826
      Coin Date: 1872
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 950
      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 1872 Proof Nickel has a low mintage of 950 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. Slightly harder to find with cameo surfaces. Deep cameos are a rarity. Be on the lookout for anything from blast white to rainbow toning.
      PCGS #: 3826
      NGC ID: 276N
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