United States 5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays", 1866
Pattern; copper
Information
Country
United States
Currency
Dollar
(1785 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Cents
Year
1866
Ruler
Federal republic
(1776–9999)
Composition
Copper (mixed with nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5
Diameter (mm)
20.5
Description
5 Cents from United States. Issued in 1866. Struck in Copper (mixed with nickel). Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 5 g.
- Obverse
- Shield type same as regular coin, but small letters used in motto and dot above date.
- Reverse
- Large "5" within rays and stars (same as regular issue coin).
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | — |
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