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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 2015-03-02
1866. NGC graded MS-65. An untoned gem of the popular "Rays" two-year type. A coin that arrived at a time when the mint was in need of striking coins for the huge new demand for small change after the Civil War. The use of nickel was made almost mandatory due to silver's scarcity (which was be ...

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1881. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A superb untoned gem example. Only 3,575 Proofs struck. The lowest mintage dates in the Shield Nickel series group themselves in the years 1877-81. Pop 54; 27 in 67 CAM, 1 in 68 CAM. Estimated Value $800 - 850. Categories: Nickels

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1876. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Well struck and untoned. Elusive and quite desirable as a Gem, this a strictly graded, vibrant example, one that is free of abrasions. The strike, desirable this comple, is well above par for the issue and both sides reveal scintillating luster. Centennial ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1866 Rays. PCGS graded MS-65. A fully lustrous gem example, untoned. As often happens on first-year issues, the Mint experienced some striking difficulties with the Shield Nickel. The rays element on the reverse caused excessive die wear and breakage. Though making the coin distinctive and hig ...

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1871. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and lightly toned. Scarce semi-key date. Only 561,000 minted, most of which circulated. There were few collectors around back then to save this issue in Mint State (PCGS # 3798) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. Categories: Budget - Nickels

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1876. NGC graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved. Mostly untoned and a jewel of a coin, well struck, pleasing to the eye. Also of note, 1876 was the Centennial Year of the Declaration of Independence, which gives the 1876 issue a boost in the popularity ranks. Estimated Value $900 - 950. Categories: Nickels

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