1880 Shield Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.Captivating silver white surfaces with a full strike and strong cameo contrast between the fields and devices. Rare Superb Gem quality from a mintage of 3,955 Proofs, survivors of which enjoy heightened demand among advanced collectors due to the low mintage status of the circulation strike 1880 Shield nickel (just 16,000 coins struck).