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U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
U.S. Shield Nickels (1866-1883)
1866 Shield Nickel Doubled Date Choice AU/BU Superb Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: NS1881
SKU: NS1881
This wonderfully original 1866 Shield Nickel has superb eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. This is NOT the super expensive doubled date variety. Grade: Choice AU/BU
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| $339.00 | $348.00 |
1866 Shield Nickel 'Rays' Choice BU Nice Luster Strong Strike
SKU: NS1872
SKU: NS1872
This original 1866 Shield Nickel has decent eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Some strange planchet flaws on rims. Probably a good straight grade without those issues. Grade: Choice BU
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| $313.00 | $322.00 |
1866/66 Shield Nickel 'Rays' Choice F/VF Superb Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: NS1876
SKU: NS1876
This wonderfully original 1866/66 Shield Nickel has superb eye appeal and nice strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Grade: Choice F/VF
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| $365.00 | $375.00 |
1867 Shield Nickel 'Rays' Choice AU/BU Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: NS1873
SKU: NS1873
This original 1867 Shield Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Grade: Choice AU/BU
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| $302.00 | $311.00 |
1875 Shield Nickel Proof PCGS PR64 Strong Strike Nice Luster Nice Strike
SKU: PSB56985
SKU: PSB56985
This original 1875 Shield Nickel has decent eye appeal and strong strike. Tough to find! Decent color and surfaces. Certified: PCGS PR64
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| $469.00 | $482.00 |
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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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