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The 1876 Shield Nickel is a great type coin because it is both very common in most grades and has a far lower mintage (just over 2.5 million) than earlier type coin issues. Affordable and accessible up to the finest grades because this relatively low mintage does not command a premium until high gem grades. Die cracks are frequently seen on this date but so is high-quality luster, which can be found with a bit of searching.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2881
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1876
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1876
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,530,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3805
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Coin Value History
1876 5c MS
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1876 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,400 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1867 5c No Rays MS
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1869 5c MS
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1870 5c MS
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Worth: $25 – $12,600
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Worth: $30 – $4,800
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Worth: $18 – $3,250
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1876 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 66 (3 in 66+), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage...
$5,124
1876 Shield Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$464
1876 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 65 in 63, 153 finer (4/26). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$342
1876 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 35 in 55, 351 finer (11/25). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,530,000....
$189
1876 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/301). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$240
1876 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/18). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$1,050
1876 Shield Nickel. EF-45 (PCGS).
$168
1876 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/444). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$134
1876 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/278). PCGS Population: (9/363). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,530,000....
$192
1876 Shield Nickel. VF-25 (PCGS).
$120
1876 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/466). NGC Census: (3/314). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,530,000...
$134
1876 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (28/206). PCGS Population: (35/245). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2,530,00...
$288
1876 Shield Nickel. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$408
1876 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (7/293). PCGS Population: (25/395). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,530,000...
$154
1876 5c PCGS VF30
$151
1876 5C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/272). NGC Census: (1/229). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint...
$240
1876 Shield Nickel. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$129
1876 5C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/263). PCGS Population: (1/372). Mintage 2,530,000. ...
$57
1876 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/286). NGC Census: (2/248). Mintage: 2,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$164
1876 5C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/270). NGC Census: (0/237). Mintage: 2,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$42
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