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The 1871 is known to be a key date among Shield Nickels with its mintage as low as just slightly more than half a million. Scarce and desirable from MS63 through the finest gem grades. Weakly struck stars and die cracks are frequently seen on this issue but the overall strike is strong.
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:
2874
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
561,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3798
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1871 5c MS
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1871 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866 5c Rays MS
Worth: $15 – $36,000
1866/1866 5c Rays, Repunched Date MS
Worth: $150 – $14,400
1867 5c Rays MS
Worth: $17 – $36,000
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 MS [Type]
Worth: $13 – $2,592
1867 5c No Rays MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
1868 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
1869 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $6,000
1870 5c MS
Worth: $15 – $2,200
1872 5c MS
Worth: $25 – $12,600
1873 5c Closed 3 MS
Worth: $30 – $4,800
1873 5c Open 3 MS
Worth: $18 – $3,250
1873 5c Large/Small 3, Open 3, FS-1301 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $19,000
1873 5c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $70 – $3,000
1874 5c MS
Worth: $19 – $2,850
1871 5C Repunched Date, FS-301, MS66 PCGS. ...
$4,148
1871 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$353
1871 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 25, 246 finer (2/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 561,000. ...
$220
1871 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 35, 225 finer (2/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 561,000. ...
$256
1871 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 15, 261 finer (3/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 561,0...
$207
1871 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 22 in 55, 144 finer (11/25). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 561,000. ...
$488
1871 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (40/46). NGC Census: (24/23). CDN: $1,25...
$1,560
1871 5C MS65 NGC....
$1,800
1871 5C MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (10/62). PCGS Population: (14/93). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage ...
$841
1871 Shield Nickel. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$24
1871 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS. XF45 Details....
$104
1871 Shield Nickel. AU-58 (PCGS).
$600
1871 5c ANACS MS60 Details (Cleaned)
$138
1871 5c PCGS AU50
$435
1871 5c PCGS/CAC MS63+
$1,150
1871 5C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/104). PCGS Population: (3/215). Mintage 561,000. From The Maumee Valley Collection....
$69
1871 5C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/191). NGC Census: (4/94). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Minta...
$204
1871 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/134). NGC Census: (0/77). Mintage 561,000. ...
$504
1871 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/171). NGC Census: (0/101). Mintage: 561,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$123
1871 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/89). PCGS Population (3/153). Mintage: 561,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$217
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