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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USA COIN 5 CENTS 1867
1872 SHIELD NICKEL AUGREG2 AU855
1868 SHIELD NICKEL GRADES ALMOST UNCIRCULATED MULTIPLE DIE CRACKS C4906
1867 SHIELD NICKEL GRADES GOOD C6045
1872 SHIELD NICKEL VF XF HIGH GRADE
1867 5C NGC MS62 NO RAYS SHIELD NICKEL
1867 5C PCGS MS66 NO RAYS SUPERB GEM SHIELD NICKEL SUPERB GEM
1868 SHIELD NICKEL
1866 1867 SHIELD NICKEL 5 CENT PIECE WITH N WITHOUT RAYS
1882 SHIELD NICKEL 5C NGC XF 45
1866 SHIELD NICKEL WITH RAYS 5C NGC AU DETAILS CORROSION
1868 5C PCGS AU DETAILS 42644186
1872 SHIELD NICKEL MAKE US AN OFFER K8641
1869 SHIELD NICKEL MAKE US AN OFFER K8640
1882 SHIELD NICKEL MAKE US AN OFFER K8639
1883 SHIELD NICKEL MAKE US AN OFFER K8638
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