1877 5C JD-1, R.2, PR65 Cameo PCGS. The 1877 Shield nickel is a proof-only issue of uncertain mintage. The 2026 Guide...

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1877 Shield Nickel, PR65 Cameo
Low-Mintage, Proof-Only Issue

1877 5C JD-1, R.2, PR65 Cameo PCGS. The 1877 Shield nickel is a proof-only issue of uncertain mintage. The 2026 Guide Book suggests a 900-piece proof mintage, while the John Dannreuther proof nickel reference indicates 1,100 proofs were struck, from which 900+ pieces survive. The most-recent Bowers reference, A Guide Book of Shield and Liberty Head Nickels (2025) estimates 1,200 to 1,500 proofs were made using two obverse dies. This crisply struck JD-1 Cameo example exhibits an unusually high degree of field-to-device contrast for the type, with mildly frosted devices and considerable reflectivity in the fields. Attractive lilac and pale-gold toning offers plentiful eye appeal.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 4/2007), lot 369; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 656.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 102787, Base PCGS# 83831)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13oz
Mintage: 900

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