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 2015-03-02
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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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1882 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned and well struck (PCGS # 3812) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. Categories:

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1881 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides and nice sleek fields. Razor-sharp strike. Proofs totaled 3,575 (PCGS # 3836) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. Categories:

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1880 Shield Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lightly toned on both sides. Another very choice Shield nickel; 3,955 Proofs made (PCGS # 3835) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. Categories:

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