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Shield Nickel
​Type 1 - Rays on Reverse


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.05
Composition:  75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Years of Minting:  1866-1867
Diameter:  20.5 mm
Gross Weight:  5 grams
Edge:  Plain
Designer:  James B. Longacre


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Shield NICKEL
​Type 2 - No Rays on Reverse


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.05
Composition:  75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Years of Minting:  1867-1883
Diameter:  20.5 mm
Gross Weight:  5 grams
Edge:  Plain
Designer:  James B. Longacre


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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