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1870 5c PR

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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: 2904
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 #: 3824
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1870 5c PR
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GSID:2904 PCGS:3824 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR66 CAC $1,750 $1,234
PR66 - $1,450 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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1870 5C JD-3, Low R.4, PR65 PCGS. JD-3 is the scarcest of the three proof 1870 Shield nickel varieties, representing only a...
$763
Sold 7/27/2026
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1870 5C PR64 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CAC: 15 in 64, 29 finer (5/26). CDN: $710 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$824
Sold 6/15/2026
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1870 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 66 (1 in 66+), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage...
$1,098
Sold 4/28/2026
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1870 5C PR63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (72/237). NGC Census: (45/216). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,...
$516
Sold 10/23/2023
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1870 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/309). NGC Census: (12/261). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$312
Sold 9/12/2023
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1870 Shield Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
Sold 6/15/2021
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1870 5C --Obverse Planchet Flaw--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,000. (#3824)...
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1870 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/230). PCGS Population (4/265).Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $175. (#3824)...
$230
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1870 5C JD-2, High R.3, PR65 PCGS. JD-2 represents about 25% of the proof 1870 Shield nickels known today. It shares its re...
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1870 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $555 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. ...
$610
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1870 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/0). Mintage 1,000. ...
$919
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1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/236). NGC Census: (45/208). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$336
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1870 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/252). PCGS Population: (19/305). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
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$120
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$288
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$575
Sold 11/15/2001
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1870 5C JD-1, High R.2, PR65 PCGS. John Dannreuther's United States Proof Coins, Volume II: Nickel, references Bernus T...
$793
Sold 7/27/2026
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1870 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. ...
$549
Sold 1/20/2026
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1870 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/0). NGC Census: (19/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,000....
$1,260
Sold 1/23/2024
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1870 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/234). NGC Census: (45/209). CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$504
Sold 10/4/2021
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