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1881 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 $429.00
PR64 $520.00
PR65 $572.00
PR66 $676.00
PR67 $1,250.00
AU55 CAC $296.00
AU58 CAC $304.00
PR60 CAC $328.00
PR61 CAC $359.00
PR62 CAC $437.00
PR63 CAC $515.00
PR64 CAC $624.00
PR65 CAC $686.00
PR66 CAC $811.00
PR67 CAC $1,470.00

Apr Data

461 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1881 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (96/811 and 0/16+). Mintage 3,575. 63 HA 336 02/04/2025
    1881 5C PR63 PCGS. Gold CAC. CAC Population: (4/144). Mintage 3,575. 63 HA 870 12/31/2024
    1881 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (61/15). Mintage 3,575. 66 HA 630 12/16/2024
    1881 5C PR65 NGC. Mintage 3,575. 65 HA 492 11/26/2024
    1881 5C PR65 NGC. Mintage 3,575. 65 HA 504 11/12/2024
    1881 5C PR66 NGC. Mintage 3,575. 66 HA 540 10/29/2024
    1881 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 456 08/22/2024
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 456 08/22/2024
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (322/192). NGC Census: (240/200). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575 65 HA 420 05/14/2024
    1881 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (240/199). PCGS Population: (322/192). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575. 65 HA 468 05/07/2024
    1881 5C PR65+ NGC. NGC Census: (240/200 and 4/1+). PCGS Population: (322/192 and 2/14+). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 65 HA 468 02/27/2024
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 312 02/07/2024
    1881 5C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: (5/710). PCGS Population: (10/949). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR58. Mintage 3,575. 58 HA 198 12/19/2023
    1881 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (158/33 and 8/5+). NGC Census: (174/23 and 1/0+). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6 66 HA 552 10/24/2023
    1881 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (173/23). PCGS Population: (158/33). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,575. 66 HA 660 10/23/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 288 08/23/2023
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (319/190). NGC Census: (235/193). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 65 HA 528 06/19/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 552 04/12/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 432 03/27/2023
    5C 1881 NGC PR64+ CAC 64 Legend 617 03/12/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 312 02/15/2023
    1881 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (233/193). PCGS Population: (318/188). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575. 65 HA 432 01/10/2023
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 * (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 600 12/13/2022
    1881 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/0). NGC Census: (23/1). CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 3,575. 67 HA 1,020 11/29/2022
    1881 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 (OGH) 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 760 08/08/2022
    1881 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (169/24). PCGS Population: (153/33). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,575. 66 HA 552 08/02/2022
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 576 06/16/2022
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-63 (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 432 06/16/2022
    1881 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 (OGH) 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 625 05/16/2022
    1881 5c NGC Proof 67 67 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,000 05/16/2022
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 480 04/12/2022
    1881 5c PCGS Proof 64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 500 04/04/2022
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-67+ (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 2,160 04/04/2022
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (312/193). NGC Census: (230/192). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575 65 HA 552 03/21/2022
    1881 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (168/24). PCGS Population: (154/39). CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,575. 66 HA 720 03/15/2022
    1881 5c PCGS Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 640 02/28/2022
    5C 1881 PCGS PR67 CAC 67 Legend 1,469 12/16/2021
    1881 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (283/504). NGC Census: (183/422). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,575 64 HA 384 11/23/2021
    1881 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (56/604). PCGS Population: (94/780). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,575. 63 HA 346 09/14/2021
    1881 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (34/0 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (22/1 and 1/0+). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR 67 HA 1,920 06/20/2021
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 600 06/15/2021
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 384 03/31/2021
    1881 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (229/191). PCGS Population: (309/186). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575. 65 HA 504 03/23/2021
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (308/186). NGC Census: (228/194). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575 65 HA 432 12/15/2020
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (308/186). NGC Census: (228/194). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575 65 HA 456 12/01/2020
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (308/186). NGC Census: (228/194). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575 65 HA 432 12/01/2020
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 528 11/17/2020
    1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 336 11/17/2020
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (308/186). NGC Census: (229/193). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575 65 HA 420 11/03/2020
    1881 5C PR65 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (308/187). NGC Census: (228/192). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Min 65 HA 720 10/13/2020
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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: 3836
      Coin Date: 1881
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 3,575
      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: Relatively high mintage of 3,575 coins (a mintage drop from 1880, but still higher). More common in most grades and becoming scarce as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces. Deep cameo surfaces are actually very rare for this issue. Most of this issue is plain white with a select few pastel rainbow toners available.
      PCGS #: 3836
      NGC ID: 276X
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