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5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" (Pattern; copper) , United States

1866
5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" (Pattern; copper) - Obverse

Obverse

5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" (Pattern; copper) - Reverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Shield type same as regular coin, but small letters used in motto and dot above date.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST 1866

Reverse

Description:

Large "5" within rays and stars (same as regular issue coin).

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 CENTS

Specifications

  • Weight5g
  • Diameter20.5mm
  • CompositionCopper (mixed with nickel)
  • Orientationcoin
  • ShapeRound
  • TechniqueMilled
  • Value5 Cents

Categories

Year1866

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