5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" Pattern; copper
1866 year| Copper (mixed with nickel) | 5 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper (mixed with nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#290493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Large "5" within rays and stars (same as regular issue coin).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5
CENTS
Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1866 Shield Nickel With Rays is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver James B. Longacre, who also designed the Indian Head cent and the Flying Eagle cent.
