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1879/8 5c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AU55 $370.00
AU58 $390.00
PR60 $410.00
PR61 $429.00
PR62 $455.00
PR63 $488.00
PR64 $682.00
PR65 $897.00
PR66 $1,380.00
PR67 $2,500.00
PR68 $8,120.00
AU55 CAC $445.00
AU58 CAC $468.00
PR60 CAC $491.00
PR61 CAC $515.00
PR62 CAC $546.00
PR63 CAC $585.00
PR64 CAC $819.00
PR65 CAC $1,060.00
PR66 CAC $1,650.00
PR67 CAC $3,000.00
PR68 CAC $9,750.00

Apr Data

230 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1879/8 5C PR66 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 premium holder. From The Flat Wallet Collection. 66 HA 1,260 03/10/2025
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. 65 HA 750 11/12/2024
    1879/8 5C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/524 and 0/20+). 58 HA 552 10/22/2024
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (38/22). 66 HA 1,260 09/24/2024
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (38/22). 66 HA 1,320 09/24/2024
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 1,560 08/15/2024
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. OGH. 66 Stacks Bowers 2,280 08/15/2024
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (129/52). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 1,170 06/25/2024
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 3,600 06/17/2024
    1879/8 5C JD-1, R.1, PR67 PCGS. CAC. 67 HA 2,340 06/14/2024
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (128/48). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 960 05/14/2024
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-67 (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 2,520 03/27/2024
    1879/8 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (38/9). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. 67 HA 2,160 01/14/2024
    1879/8 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/9 and 8/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67 67 HA 1,920 11/19/2023
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,020 08/23/2023
    5C 1879/8 PCGS PR66 CAC 66 Legend 1,351 05/28/2023
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 900 03/27/2023
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (153/173). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 1,170 02/20/2023
    1879/8 5C PR68 PCGS. 68 HA 8,640 12/15/2022
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (126/46). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 1,110 11/22/2022
    5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67 CAC 67 Legend 2,585 10/20/2022
    1879/8 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (37/9 and 8/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 67 HA 2,520 05/08/2022
    1879/8 5C PR68 PCGS. 68 HA 10,200 05/04/2022
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (156/169). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 780 03/21/2022
    1879/8 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (124/325). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. 64 HA 552 03/15/2022
    1879/8 5c PCGS Proof 67+ 67 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,650 03/14/2022
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (155/167 and 1/17+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR 65 HA 690 11/22/2021
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (155/167 and 1/17+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR 65 HA 630 10/19/2021
    5C 1879/8 PCGS PR66 CAC 66 Legend 1,292 09/02/2021
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (154/166). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 690 08/24/2021
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (123/42). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 1,200 06/08/2021
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 960 04/14/2021
    5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67+ CAC 67 Legend 3,408 02/25/2021
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). OGH. 66 Stacks Bowers 1,560 11/17/2020
    1879/8 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/437). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. 63 HA 516 11/03/2020
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (153/161). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 1,440 10/13/2020
    1879/8 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (121/313). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. 64 HA 456 04/07/2020
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (120/40). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 750 03/17/2020
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (152/160). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 840 03/15/2020
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (121/40). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 900 02/23/2020
    1879/8 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (120/313). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. 64 HA 492 02/11/2020
    1879/8 5C PR68 PCGS. 68 HA 10,500 12/05/2019
    1879/8 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (119/308). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. 64 HA 468 09/10/2019
    1879/8 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (119/38). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR66. 66 HA 870 08/18/2019
    1879/8 Shield Nickel. Proof-68 (PCGS). 68 Stacks Bowers 6,000 08/13/2019
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (151/157). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. 65 HA 601 06/25/2019
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (151/157). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/P 65 HA 600 05/14/2019
    5C 1879/8 PCGS PR67 CAC 67 Legend 2,468 03/21/2019
    1879/8 5C PR65 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (151/157 and 1/8+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for probl 65 HA 576 03/16/2019
    1879/8 5c PCGS Proof 67 67 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,650 03/04/2019
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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: 3834
      Coin Date: 1879/8
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 3,200
      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 1879/8 is the major overdate variety in the Proof Shield Nickel Series. Interestingly enough, a tripled date also exists for this year. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces as well as deep cameo which are very rare. Not much of an increase in value from the regular 1879.
      PCGS #: 3834
      NGC ID: 22PG
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