5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" Pattern; copper, United States

Main information

Country:
United States
Years of Minting:
1866
Period:
Federal republic (1776-date)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Large 5 within rays and stars (same as regular issue coin).

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

James Barton Longacre

Obverse

Description:

Shield type same as regular coin, but small letters used in motto and dot above date.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

IN GOD WE TRUST 1866

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 CENTS

Composition

Copper (mixed with nickel)

Size

Weight:5 g
Diameter:20.5 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Plain

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5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays" Pattern; copper, United States

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