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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Shield Nickels, Proof (1866–1883) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 3 distinct entries with CPG® values between $775.00 and $30,000.00.
Proof versions of the Shield nickel were struck during every year of the series run from 1866 through 1883. The Shield nickel, designed by James B. Longacre, became America?s first copper-nickel five-cent coin and is the forerunner of the nickel that we use today in commerce.



Proof Shield nickels are generally scarce, with between 600 and 3,000 pieces struck during any given year, with a few exceptions. On the high end of proof production is the 1883 proof Shield nickel, with 5,419 specimens struck. On the low side is the 1867 Rays proof Shie...

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  Shield Nickels, Proof (1866–1883) Value Range Favorite
Shield Nickels, Proof (1866–1883) Value Range  
1878 5c PR
$775
-
$2,100
$775 - $2,100
1878 5c PR CAM
$1,300
-
$2,100
$1,300 - $2,100
1878 5c PR DCAM
$3,750
-
$30,000
$3,750 - $30,000
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Shield Nickels, Proof (1866–1883) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 3 distinct entries with CPG® values between $775.00 and $30,000.00.
Proof versions of the Shield nickel were struck during every year of the series run from 1866 through 1883. The Shield nickel, designed by James B. Longacre, became America?s first copper-nickel five-cent coin and is the forerunner of the nickel that we use today in commerce.



Proof Shield nickels are generally scarce, with between 600 and 3,000 pieces struck during any given year, with a few exceptions. On the high end of proof production is the 1883 proof Shield nickel, with 5,419 specimens struck. On the low side is the 1867 Rays proof Shie...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use