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5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" Pattern; nickel
1866 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Large "5" within rays and stars (same as regular issue coin).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5
CENTS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1866 Shield Nickel With Rays is a unique pattern coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial piece to test the design and production process for a new nickel coin, but it was ultimately rejected in favor of a different design. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" (Pattern; nickel) 1866 coin.
