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5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel Without Rays" Pattern
1866 year| - | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Large "5" center within 13 stars,"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "CENTS" surrounding at rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5
CENTS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel Without Rays" (Pattern) 1866 from United States is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was designed by the U.S. Mint to test a new design for the nickel coin, but it was ultimately rejected and never produced for circulation. As a result, only a small number of pattern coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
