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5 Cents "Shield Nickel" , United States

1866-1867
5 Cents "Shield Nickel" - Obverse

Obverse

5 Cents "Shield Nickel" - Reverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Draped garland above shield

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST 1866

Engravers:
James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Value within center of 13 rays between 13 stars

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 ·CENTS·

Engravers:
James Barton Longacre

Specifications

  • Weight5g
  • Diameter20.5mm
  • Thickness1.95mm
  • CompositionCopper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni)
  • Orientationcoin
  • ShapeRound
  • TechniqueMilled
  • Value5 Cents

Categories

Year1866 ~ 1867

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