5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" (Pattern; bronze) , United States
1866
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Shield type same as regular coin, but small letters used in motto and dot divides date.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST 18.66
Reverse
Description:
Large "5" within rays and stars (same as regular issue coin).
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 CENTS
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Year1866
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