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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Shield Nickels (1866–1883) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 12 distinct entries with CPG® values between $17.50 and $7,500.00.
Shield nickels were struck from 1866 through 1883 and designed by James B. Longacre. These 75% copper, 25% nickel coins, the first 5-cent pieces with this composition, circulated concurrently with the physically smaller but equally denominated half dime, which also has a face value of five cents.



Generally speaking, the scarcest Shield nickels were minted from 1877 through 1881, with the 1866, 1867 Without Rays, 1868, 1869, and 1882 issues being the most commonly encountered dates across the grading spectrum. The rarest issues by date are the...

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  Shield Nickels (1866–1883) Value Range Favorite
Shield Nickels (1866–1883) Value Range  
1869 5c MS
$17.50
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$7,500
$17.50 - $7,500
1869 5c Narrow Date, FS-301 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, DDO, FS-1101 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, DDO, FS-1102 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, DDO, FS-1103 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, DDO, FS-1104 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, RPD, FS-1302 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, RPD, FS-1303 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, RPD, FS-1304 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, RPD, FS-1305 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, RPD, FS-1306 MS
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1869 5c Wide Date, RPD, FS-1307 MS
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Shield Nickels (1866–1883) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 12 distinct entries with CPG® values between $17.50 and $7,500.00.
Shield nickels were struck from 1866 through 1883 and designed by James B. Longacre. These 75% copper, 25% nickel coins, the first 5-cent pieces with this composition, circulated concurrently with the physically smaller but equally denominated half dime, which also has a face value of five cents.



Generally speaking, the scarcest Shield nickels were minted from 1877 through 1881, with the 1866, 1867 Without Rays, 1868, 1869, and 1882 issues being the most commonly encountered dates across the grading spectrum. The rarest issues by date are the...

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