1866 US Shield Nickel Five Cents Coin with Rays

1866 United States Shield nickel, featuring the "with rays" reverse variety struck in copper-nickel alloy. The obverse depicts a central shield with vertical pales, while the reverse features a large numeral 5 surrounded by thirteen stars with rays positioned between each star. The obverse bears the date 1866 at the bottom of the shield, and the reverse is marked with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The obverse legend is not legible due to surface wear. The coin is housed in a clear plastic flip with blue ink handwriting reading 1866 Rays, 7, and $15. Total weight 5g. Dimensions: 20.5mm Weight: 5. g Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£7.5

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