1881 5c Shield Nickel Five Cent NGC VG 8 Very Good Key Date Full Rims Low Mintage
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An 1881 key date shield nickel graded VG 8 by NGC. It has full rims throughout both sides with lightly toned original surfaces. This date is seldom offered in an affordable grade level such as this example.
The 1881 key date shield nickel holds a very low mintage of only 68,000. Of this small mintage, the PCGS Coin Facts estimate that only 750 have survived in all grades today. This coin is one of only nine graded VG 8 by NGC.
| Grading Service | NGC |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1881 |
| Denomination Type | Shield Nickel |
| Grade | VG8 |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Circ/UnCirc | Circulated |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |