5 Cents "Shield Nickel", United States

5 Cents "Shield Nickel", United States, 1866-1867 obverse image5 Cents "Shield Nickel", United States, 1866-1867 reverse image
5 Cents "Shield Nickel" coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1866-1867
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
5 Cents "Shield Nickel" Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$188.00

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

5 Cents "Shield Nickel" Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Value within center of 13 rays between 13 stars

Engraver:


James Barton Longacre

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Draped garland above shield

Engraver:


James Barton Longacre

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Plain

5 Cents "Shield Nickel" Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


IN GOD WE TRUST 1866

Reverse:


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 ·CENTS·

5 Cents "Shield Nickel" Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni)

Size

5 Cents "Shield Nickel" sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:20.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.95 mm
  • Edge:Plain
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