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5 Cents "1866 Nickel Without Rays" (Pattern; silver) , United States
Coin Details
Obverse
Bust of Washington right, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" surrounding and date below.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1866
Reverse
Large "5" in center, 13 stars surrounding, and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "CENTS" at rim.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 CENTS
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