1883 Proof Shield Nickel
Shield Nickel · 1866-1883
- Year / Mint 1883 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 5¢
- Designer James B. Longacre
- Mintage —
- Tier unclassified
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF-67 | $1,375 · $1,500 | 2 |
Ask is the middle 50% of current asking prices on active eBay listings — what sellers are asking, not what a coin sold for, and not our valuation; grades shown without a designation are plain examples.
Listings observed 2026-08-31.
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 —
- 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 1883 Shield Nickel.
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