Bill's Nickels
5C SHIELD, NO RAYS (1867-1883)

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: FIVE-CENT PIECES - SHIELD, NO RAYS
Item Description: 5C 1881
Full Grade: PCGS PF 66 CAMEO
Owner: BillJones

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: Bill Jones' Type Set   Score: 3960
Bill Jones' Basic Type set   Score: 3960
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Biill Jones Basic Type set with out gold   Score: 3960
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Shield Five Cents (1866-1883)

Owner Comments:

In 1867 the mint dropped the rays from the Shield nickel design. The new reverse lacked depth and was not as attractive, but the less complicated format made the coins easier to strike and reduced die wear. The Shield Nickel would remain unchanged until 1883 when the Liberty nickel replaced it. This PR-66+ Cam 1881 Shield Nickel is a Gem quality grade example with very clean fields and bright mirrors.

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