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There is an incredible number of die varieties in the Shield nickel series. The most comprehensive reference for them is The Shield Five Cent Series by Edward Fletcher.
Rare Dates
| Year | Mintage | G4 | F12 | XF | AU | MS63 | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | 25,900 | 400 | 650 | 850 | 1.25K | 2K | 3.5K |
| 1880 | 1,300 | 1.3K | 2K | 5.5K | 10K | 20K | 72K |
| 1881 | 68,800 | 250 | 400 | 600 | 900 | 1.2K | 2.5K |
Die Varieties
| Variety | G4 | F12 | XF | AU | MS63 | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 MPD | 35 | 60 | 125 | 200 | 350 | 900 |
| 1870 Clash with Indian | 80 | 150 | 500 | 1K | 2.5K | 6K |
| 1870 DDR | 65 | 100 | 200 | 350 | 500 | 2.8K |
| 1883/2 (4) | 200 | 450 | 1K | 1.5K | 2.3K | 6.5K |
| 1868 MPD, 1 Protruding from Ball | 1870 Doubled Die Reverse |
| 1870 Obv Clashed with 1C Obv | 1883/2 Overdate |
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