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1872 5c CAM

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR62 $400.00
PR63 $508.00
PR64 $586.00
PR65 $715.00
PR66 $1,010.00
PR67 $4,120.00
PR62 CAC $480.00
PR63 CAC $602.00
PR64 CAC $704.00
PR65 CAC $858.00
PR66 CAC $1,220.00
PR67 CAC $4,950.00

Apr Data

118 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/6). 66 HA 1,020 03/11/2025
    1872 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/56). 64 HA 564 02/04/2025
    1872 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-2. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 3,120 08/15/2024
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (29/6). NGC Census: (16/4). PR66. 66 HA 1,200 05/07/2024
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Ultra Cameo (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 6,000 03/27/2024
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (21/35). NGC Census: (27/19). PR65. 65 HA 840 08/14/2023
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: (31/5). NGC Census: (15/4). PR66. 66 HA 1,200 05/09/2023
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/5). NGC Census: (15/4). PR66. 66 HA 905 01/10/2023
    1872 5C PR67+ Cameo NGC. 67 HA 3,600 05/04/2022
    1872 Shield Nickel. Doubled Die Obverse. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 900 08/24/2021
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 576 11/17/2020
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (30/4). NGC Census: (13/4). PR66. From The Maltese Collection. 66 HA 1,320 10/18/2020
    1872 5C PR65+ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (28/17 and 1/2+). PCGS Population: (21/34 and 0/6+). PR65. 65 HA 576 10/13/2020
    1872 5C PR65+ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (28/17). PCGS Population: (20/34). PR65. 65 HA 630 03/24/2020
    1872 5c PCGS Proof 65 CAM ex: D.L. Hansen 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 625 03/02/2020
    1872 5C PR67+ Cameo NGC. 67 HA 4,320 01/08/2020
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (28/16). PCGS Population: (22/34). PR65. 65 HA 660 12/24/2019
    5C 1872 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC 66 Legend 2,174 12/12/2019
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (14/4). PCGS Population: (30/4). PR66. 66 HA 840 09/08/2019
    1872 Shield Nickel. Doubled Die Obverse. Proof-67+ Cameo (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 3,600 08/13/2019
    1872 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/55). NGC Census: (6/43). PR64. From The William Rehwald Proof Set Colle 64 HA 432 04/30/2019
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/34). NGC Census: (25/18). PR65. 65 HA 630 03/12/2019
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (21/34 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (25/17 and 0/1+). PR65. 65 HA 552 12/14/2018
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 384 08/20/2018
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. 66 HA 900 06/14/2018
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 900 04/27/2018
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/34). NGC Census: (24/17). PR65. 65 HA 660 02/26/2018
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (30/4). NGC Census: (14/3). 66 HA 1,066 01/07/2018
    5C 1872 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC 66 Legend 999 10/26/2017
    1872 5C PR65+ Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (23/17 and 1/1+). PCGS Population: (20/33 and 0/4+). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for pro 65 HA 786 09/10/2017
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 1,058 06/11/2017
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/34). NGC Census: (23/17). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65 65 HA 588 06/11/2017
    5C 1872 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC 66 Legend 1,000 05/18/2017
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 1,175 01/09/2017
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/32). NGC Census: (24/18). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65 65 HA 646 01/09/2017
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS Secure. CAC. PCGS Population: (24/32 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (24/18 and 0/1+). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid 65 HA 999 01/09/2017
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/32). NGC Census: (25/18). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65 65 HA 576 11/02/2016
    1872 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. 67 HA 2,232 07/10/2016
    1872 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. 67 HA 2,115 06/12/2016
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Doubled Die Obverse. 66 HA 1,175 05/01/2016
    1872 5C PR66+ Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 1,292 01/11/2016
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (16/25). NGC Census: (23/16). 65 HA 999 01/11/2016
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (16/25). NGC Census: (23/16). 65 HA 564 01/11/2016
    1872 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. 67 HA 2,232 01/11/2016
    1872 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 1,116 12/06/2015
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-67+ Cameo (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 3,055 11/06/2015
    1872 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (15/27). NGC Census: (22/16). 65 HA 1,058 09/20/2015
    1872 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 2,820 07/17/2015
    1872 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. 67 HA 3,055 07/12/2015
    1872 5C PR66+ Cameo PCGS. 66 HA 1,762 06/07/2015
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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: 83826
      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 #: 83826
      NGC ID: 276N
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