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5 Cents "Shield Nickel" (without rays) , United States
1867-1883

Obverse

Reverse
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Obverse
Description:
Draped garland above shield
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST 1872
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
Reverse
Description:
Value within center of 13 stars
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 ·CENTS·
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
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Year1867 ~ 1883
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