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U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
1866 Shield Nickel Rays NGC MS65 Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB51126
SKU: PSB51126
This wonderfully original 1866 Shield Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Exceptional example of this 2-year type coin. Certified: NGC MS65
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| $1,395.00 | $1,435.00 |
1866/1866 Shield Nickel Rays RPD FS-301 PCGS VF Details Nice Strike
SKU: PSB47696
SKU: PSB47696
This 1866/1866 Shield Nickel has great eye appeal and nice strike. Dramatically repunched date. Cleaning is very difficult to detect. Certified: PCGS VF Details
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| $625.00 | $640.00 |
1871 Shield Nickel Proof CAC Sticker PCGS PR66 Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB51128
SKU: PSB51128
This wonderfully original 1871 Shield Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Certified: PCGS PR66 CAC
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| $1,240.00 | $1,275.00 |
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Learn More About U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
The U.S. Shield Nickel was the first true five-cent nickel, struck with nickel just after the Civil War ended. Shield Nickels were in circulation at the same time as the half-dime, which also had a value of 5/100ths of a dollar. Designed by U.S. Mint engraver James Longacre, the Shield Nickel features a Union shield surrounded by laurel wreaths on the front. Its reverse side has a large number “5” in the center of 13 stars, which are surrounded by the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the word “CENTS” at the very bottom. Distinct varieties of the Shield Nickel include versions with rays between the 13 stars from 1866-1867 and no rays from 1867-1883.
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