Shield Nickel 1866 - 1883
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Content:75% copper 25% nickelWeight:5 gramsDiameter:20.5 millimeters |
Edge:PlainDesigner:James B. Longacre |
| Year/ Mint Mark | Circulation Strikes | Proof Strikes |
|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 14,742,500 | About 500 |
| 1867 Rays | 2,019,000 | About 75 |
| 1867 No Rays | 28,890,500 | About 600 |
| 1868 | 28,817,000 | About 600 |
| 1869 | 16,395,000 | About 600 |
| 1870 | 4,806,000 | About 1,000 |
| 1871 | 561,000 | About 960 |
| 1872 | 6,036,000 | About 950 |
| 1873 | 4,550,000 | About 1,100 |
| 1874 | 3,538,000 | About 700 |
| 1875 | 2,097,000 | About 700 |
| 1876 | 2,530,000 | About 1,150 |
| 1877 | 0 | About 510 |
| 1878 | 0 | 2,350 |
| 1879 | 25,900 | 3,200 |
| 1880 | 16,000 | 3,955 |
| 1881 | 68,800 | 3,575 |
| 1882 | 11,472,900 | 3,100 |
| 1883 | 1,451,500 | 5,419 |
Mint Mark Legend
There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.| Mint Mark | Mint | Date of Operation |
| None | Philadelphia | 1793-present |
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1867 NO RAYS SHIELD NICKEL REPUNCHED DATE DIE CRACK AT DATE CHOICE NO PROBLEM
1882 5 CENT SHIELD NICKEL 5C NICE ORIGINAL
1882 SHIELD NICKEL AU E105 UWNM
1870 SHIELD NICKEL XF E104 TWER
1869 SHIELD NICKEL XF E103 UZEM
1868 SHIELD NICKEL XF E102 JTNM
1868 SHIELD NICKEL XF E101 RTNM
1868 SHIELD NICKEL XF E100 UREM
1882 SHIELD NICKEL GOOD DETAILS C5834
11 PIECE UNC HEX DIE SET 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1" RETH
1883 SHIELD NICKEL FINAL YEAR OF ISSUE 022025 62
1867 SHIELD NICKEL COUNTERSTAMPED 5 ON BOTH SIDES OF COIN OLD US COIN JUL221
1882 SHIELD NICKEL GRADES FINE ACTUAL COIN SM5118
1867 NO RAYS SHIELD NICKEL GRADES GOOD ACTUAL COIN SM5113
1866 RAYS SHIELD NICKEL GRADES GOOD DETAIL..ACTUAL COIN SM5112
1868 SHIELD NICKEL VF CONDITION ORIGINAL SURFACES DIE FILL ERROR
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