United States 5 Cents "1866 Shield Nickel With Rays", 1866

Pattern; copper

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States 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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