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1881 5C MS65 PCGS....
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Sold on Jan 15, 2026 for:
$3,294.00
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Description
1881 Shield Nickel, MS65
Low-Mintage, Better Date
1881 5C MS65 PCGS. Although mintages of half eagles and
eagles at Philadelphia reached record levels in 1881, it was a
different story for the Shield Nickel. It had a mintage of just
68,800 pieces, and is scarce. This is a lustrous nickel with
attractive sun-gold and powder-blue toning. IN GOD WE TRUST is die
doubled north, and the S in TRUST is absent due to die fill. PCGS
Population: 43 in 65 (1 in 65+), 30 finer (12/25).(Registry values: N1793)From The Smithlund Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 276F, PCGS# 3811, Greysheet# 2884)
Weight: 5.00 grams
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Auction Info
2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1390 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
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