Whidbey Island Type Set
5c SHIELD, WITH RAYS (1866-67)

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: FIVE-CENT PIECES - SHIELD
Item Description: 5C 1866 RAYS
Full Grade: PCGS MS 64
Owner: Whidbey Island Collection

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: Whidbey Island Type Set   Score: 1226
Whidbey Island 1866 Mint Set   Score: 1583
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Shield Five Cents (1866-1883)

Owner Comments:

1866 was the first year that the U. S. Mint produced the nickel coin. The nickel coin was well accepted and by 1873 the silver half dime was phased out of production.

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