1879 Proof Shield Nickel
Shield Nickel · 1866-1883
- Year / Mint 1879 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 5¢
- Designer James B. Longacre
- Mintage 3,200
- Tier unclassified
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF65 | $1,050 · $1,600 asking | 2 |
| PF65+ CAC | $1,750 asking | 1 |
| PF66 CAM | $2,125 asking | 1 |
| PF67 | $3,750 asking | 1 |
| PF67 CAM | $3,625 asking | 1 |
| PF67 CAC | $3,650 · $4,000 asking | 2 |
| PF68 | $13,650 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-09-22 – 2026-10-26.
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Shield Nickel (1866-1883)
- Denomination 5¢
- Designer James B. Longacre
- Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel
- Weight 5 g
- Diameter 20.5 mm
- Edge Plain
- Mintage 3,200
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1879 Shield Nickel.
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