Shield Nickel 1866 - 1883
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Shield Nickel Specifications
Content:75% copper 25% nickelWeight:5 gramsDiameter:20.5 millimeters |
Edge:PlainDesigner:James B. Longacre |
Year/ Mint Mark | Circulation Strikes | Proof Strikes |
---|---|---|
1866 | 14,742,500 | About 500 |
1867 Rays | 2,019,000 | About 75 |
1867 No Rays | 28,890,500 | About 600 |
1868 | 28,817,000 | About 600 |
1869 | 16,395,000 | About 600 |
1870 | 4,806,000 | About 1,000 |
1871 | 561,000 | About 960 |
1872 | 6,036,000 | About 950 |
1873 | 4,550,000 | About 1,100 |
1874 | 3,538,000 | About 700 |
1875 | 2,097,000 | About 700 |
1876 | 2,530,000 | About 1,150 |
1877 | 0 | About 510 |
1878 | 0 | 2,350 |
1879 | 25,900 | 3,200 |
1880 | 16,000 | 3,955 |
1881 | 68,800 | 3,575 |
1882 | 11,472,900 | 3,100 |
1883 | 1,451,500 | 5,419 |
Mint Mark Legend
There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.Mint Mark | Mint | Date of Operation |
None | Philadelphia | 1793-present |
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