U.S. Coins and Jewelry

1871 Shield Nickel 5c NGC PF 66 CAMEO

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This is an NGC graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing a 1871 Shield Nickel graded PF 66 CAMEO in an NGC holder. The 1871 Shield Nickel, No Rays, graded NGC PF66 Cameo, is an exceptional example of a proof Shield Nickel. In this year, the U.S. Mint produced a limited number of these proofs without the rays between the stars on the reverse, adding to its appeal. This particular example is a near-flawless coin with deeply reflective fields and frosted devices, giving it the 'cameo' contrast between the raised elements and the background. In such high grade, this piece is both scarce and visually striking.

Coin Features:

NGC graded PF 66 CAMEO
Known as a Shield Nickel
Obverse: Features the Shield motif
Reverse: Bears a large '5'' encircled by Stars along with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and CENTS

Shield Nickels (1866-1883) - No Rays (1867-1883) – The No Rays Shield Nickel was designed by James Longacre and produced from 1867 until 1883 when the issue gave way to Charles Barber’s Liberty design. The “No Rays” nickel variety features the Shield motif obverse used by Longacre’s two cent piece, and the reverse bears a large “5” encircled by stars along with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and CENTS. The coins were struck on planchets made of .750 copper and .250 nickel which is the same composition as the nickels in circulation today. The more common of the two Shield Nickel types, the No Rays Nickel maintains demand among type collectors who seek clean spot free examples.

This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.

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