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5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel Without Rays" (Pattern) , United States
1866

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Shield center with motto above and date below.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST 1866
Reverse
Description:
Large "5" center within 13 stars,"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "CENTS" surrounding at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 CENTS
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