Shield Nickel
Type 1 - Rays on Reverse
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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
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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