Shield Nickel 1866 - 1883
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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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SWI PARTS ALUMINUM AND FIBERGLASSS HEAT SHIELDING UNIVERSAL STARTER HEAT SHIELD
1867 5C PCGS PR 66 NO RAYS GORGEOUS PROOF SHIELD NICKEL GORGEOUS PROOF
1873 5C NGC/CAC PR 64 CLOSED 3 STAR IMPRESSIVE STAR GRADE SHIELD NICKEL
1867 SHIELD NICKEL NO RAYS
1870 PCGS CERTIFIED SHIELD NICKEL PR 65
1868 SHIELD NICKEL NO RAYS 5 CENTS 5C / TYPE COIN XF AU
SHIELDS NICKELS 1866 WITH RAYS 1868 AND 6 NO DATE NICKELS LOT OF 8
HIGH GRADE 1868 SHIELD NICKEL AU DETAILS
1882 5C SHIELD NICKEL NGC MS 65
SHIELD NICKEL NO RAYS 1867 CERTIFIED
1882 SHIELD NICKEL GRADED ANACS VF20 OLD SOAPBOX HOLDER
SHIELD NICKEL CIRCULATED DATE UNKNOWN PERFECT FOR COIN BOOKS
1870 SHIELD NICKEL PHILADELPHIA MINT 5 CENTS COIN 5C
ESTATE FIND 1868 TWO CENT PIECE H17577
ESTATE FIND 1867 TWO CENT PIECEL J06618
ESTATE FIND 1868 SHIELD NICKEL K15466
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