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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 Weight (Ounces): 0.1608 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
