1 Nickel / 5 Cent USA (1776 - ) Copper/Nickel

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Denomination:

1 Nickel
5 Cent

Metal:

Copper

Nickel

State:

USA (1776 - )

Issue year(s):

1866 -1883

Catalog reference:

KM-97 (5)

Shield Nickels

Early Five Cent Nickels (1866-1883)

Designer – Engraver: James B Longacre
Metal Composition: 75% Copper – 25% Nickel
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 5 grams

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1881. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo PQ. CAC Approved. Tied for the finest graded at PCGS. Fully brilliant gem proof cameo. Only 3,575 minted. Bright silver-nickel gray color with strong two-tone effect between the mirror field and raised, frosted devices. The coin is well struck and incredibly we ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1880. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. CAC Approved. Only 3,955 minted. Fully brilliant and superb. Silver-nickel to satin-like luster skims along over both sides and is boldly displayed on this fresh-appearing Proof. Here, too, we are struck by the sharp, convincing design detail for all areas of ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1879. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. CAC Approved. Fully brilliant Gem Cameo Proof. Only 3,200 minted. Pop 13; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 83833) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. Categories: Nickels

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1877. NGC graded Proof 65. CAC Approved. PQ. Popular low mintage Proof only year. A hint of light tone. Only 900 struck. A white, eye-catchingly untoned Shield Nickel, a vibrant a Gem example, and as crisp and lustrous as when first issued. Struck with mathematical precision by the dies. Pop 1 ...

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1876. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. Fully brilliant and boldly struck. Only 1,150 minted. Pop 3; 1 finer in 67 (PCGS # 93830) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,200. Categories: Nickels

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1875. NGC graded Proof 65. PQ. Light hint of tone. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Only 700 struck. Pop 65; 28 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $500 - 525. Categories: Nickels

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