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This date has a low mintage of 1,000 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. More difficult to locate with cameo surfaces and nonexistent with a deep cameo. Look for pastel type toning in nice gems.
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:
2905
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1870
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83824
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1870 5c PR CAM
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Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 PR [Type]
Worth: $875 – $12,600
1866 5c Rays PR
Worth: $875 – $12,600
1867 5c Rays PR
Worth: $18,000 – $50,000
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 PR [Type]
Worth: $180 – $7,200
1867 5c No Rays PR
Worth: $180 – $1,980
1867 5c No Rays, Pattern Reverse, FS-1902 PR
Worth: $1,800 – $13,200
1868 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1869 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,960
1870 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $1,410
1871 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $5,400
1872 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1873 5c Closed 3 PR
Worth: $180 – $3,180
1874 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,360
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
1876 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $2,640
1870 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (23/21). ...
$576
1870 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/57). ...
$444
1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (27/4). NGC Census: (17/4). PR66. ...
$1,320
1870 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. JD-2, High R.3....
$4,800
1870 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/39). PCGS Population (3/48). (#83824)...
$402
1870 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (23/20). PCGS Population: (24/33). PR65. ...
$630
1870 5C PR64 Obverse Cameo ANACS. ...
$348
1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/4 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (16/4 and 2/0+). PR66. ...
$1,020
1870 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$6,600
1870 5C PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2/42). NGC Census: (2/29). (#83824)...
$431
1870 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/20). PCGS Population: (24/30). PR65. ...
$720
1870 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/55). NGC Census: (13/42). PR64. ...
$396
1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (27/4 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (16/4 and 2/0+). PR66. ...
$1,080
1870 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$7,800
1870 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/21). PCGS Population (1/32). (#83824)...
$546
1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
1870 Shield Nickel--Obverse Lamination--Proof-64 Cameo (NGC).
$480
1870 5C PR66+ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (16/4 and 2/0+). PCGS Population: (26/4 and 4/0+). PR66. ...
$1,200
1870 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC).
$2,760
1870 5c PCGS Proof 65 CAM
$900
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