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Shield Nickel (1866 - 1883)

Shield Nickel General Grading Standards
G4 Good - All letters in motto readable.
VG8 Very Good - Motto stands out clearly. Rims worn slightly but even. Part of shield lines visible.
F12 Fine - Half of each olive leaf is smooth.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Leaf tips show slight wear. Cross over shield slightly worn.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint luster is present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
1867 Shield Nickel Obverse   1867 Shield Nickel Reverse
Image Courtesy of CCF Numismatics
Designer: James B. LongacreContent: 75% copper 25% nickel
Diameter: 20.5 millimetersEdge: Plain
Weight: 5 grams 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
186614,742,500About 500
1867 Rays2,019,000About 75
1867 No Rays28,890,500About 600
186828,817,000About 600
186916,395,000About 600
18704,806,000About 1,000
1871561,000About 960
18726,036,000About 950
18734,550,000About 1,100
18743,538,000About 700
18752,097,000About 700
18762,530,000About 1,150
18770About 510
187802,350
187925,900 3,200
188016,0003,955
188168,8003,575
188211,472,9003,100
18831,451,5005,419

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present


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