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The 1877 was only minted as a proof with production halted on business strikes. Extremely low mintage of 510 coins (lowest since the 1867 Rays rarity) of which most were saved. Thus, this issue is scarce but very accessible. Scarce in all grades and becoming rare as a high-end gem. Gradually tougher with cameo surfaces and a true rarity with deep cameo surfaces, as only a handful exist.
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:
2926
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1877
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:
1877
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
900
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83831
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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
1877 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-2. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).
$4,800
1877 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.2....
$7,500
1877 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS....
$3,240
1877 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,080
1877 5C PR62 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,100
1877 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,640
1877 5C PR61 Cameo ANACS. ...
$3,966
1877 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1....
$4,800
1877 5C PR67+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.2....
$16,800
1877 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$3,120
1877 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,600
1877 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,585
1877 Shield Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-2. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$4,800
5C 1877 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$13,512
1877 Shield Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
1877 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. The Mint only struck proof Shield nickels in 1877, totaling just 900 coins. Cameo examples of this...
$3,120
1877 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,820
1877 Shield Nickel. JD-2. Rarity-3+. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).
$3,600
1877 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,640
1877 5C PR64+ Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,080
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