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5 Cents "Shield Nickel"
| Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni) | 5 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1867 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Value within center of 13 rays between 13 stars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5
·CENTS·
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Plain
Comment
1866Interesting fact
The Shield Nickel, designed by James B. Longacre, features a shield on the obverse (front) side with the letters "L" and "C" on either side, representing Liberty and the Latin phrase "Centesimus Annus" (meaning "one hundredth year").
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents "Shield Nickel" 1866-1867 coin.
