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U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
1866 Shield Nickel 'Rays' Choice XF/AU Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: NS1623
SKU: NS1623
This wonderfully original 1866 Shield Nickel 'Rays' has great eye appeal and nice strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Tiny rim nick 12 o'clock reverse. Grade: Choice XF/AU
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| $193.00 | $198.00 |
1868 Shield Nickel Nice Unc Nice Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: NS1716
SKU: NS1716
This original 1868 Shield Nickel has nice eye appeal and nice strike. Nice color and surfaces. Grade: Nice Unc
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| $146.00 | $150.00 |
1869 Shield Nickel Choice BU++ Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: NS1793
SKU: NS1793
This wonderfully original 1869 Shield Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Great color and surfaces. Grade: Choice BU++
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| $235.00 | $241.00 |
1883 Shield Nickel Choice BU Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: NS1761
SKU: NS1761
This original 1883 Shield Nickel has great eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Great color and surfaces. Grade: Choice BU
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| $209.00 | $215.00 |
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Learn More About U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
The U.S. Shield Nickel was the first true five-cent nickel, struck with nickel just after the Civil War ended. Shield Nickels were in circulation at the same time as the half-dime, which also had a value of 5/100ths of a dollar. Designed by U.S. Mint engraver James Longacre, the Shield Nickel features a Union shield surrounded by laurel wreaths on the front. Its reverse side has a large number “5” in the center of 13 stars, which are surrounded by the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the word “CENTS” at the very bottom. Distinct varieties of the Shield Nickel include versions with rays between the 13 stars from 1866-1867 and no rays from 1867-1883.
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