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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1874 SHIELD NICKEL PCGS PR 66 CAM CAC
1874 SHIELD NICKEL PCGS MS 66
1883 PROOF SHIELD NICKEL PCGS PR65 CAC OGH CAMEO
1867 NO RAYS SHIELD NICKEL 5C MS 64 NGC
1872 SHIELD NICKEL PM132
1881 SHIELD NICKEL NGC PF66 CAMEO
1883 SHIELD NICKEL PCGS PR66 CAM WITH CAC
1866 SHEILD NICKLE WITH RAYS AU 55 NICE DETAILS
1876 5C PCGS AU58 SHIELD NICKEL
1883 SHIELD 5C PCGS MS62 GREAT TYPE COIN SHIELD NICKEL GREAT TYPE COIN
LOT 2 1883 SHIELD NICKELS UNCIRCULATED 3201
1867 USA SHIELD NICKEL 5C FIVE CENTS VGGOOD
1881 SHIELD NICKEL CIRCULATED 7219
1866 SHIELD NICKEL 4781
1875 SHIELD NICKEL CHOICE 0629
1883 SHIELD NICKEL 4775
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