5 Cents "Shield Nickel" , United States

1866-1867

Obverse

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

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