Whitman Expo
Shield Nickel No Rays 5 Cents PR DCAM 1867-1883
Details
Obverse: A shield flanked on the left and right by leaves topped with a cross with arrows positioned behind at the bottom so the arrow heads and shanks protrude at the sides. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears at the top periphery with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse: A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery.
Basic Information
GSID:
72358
Coin Date:
Shield Nickel
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Rays
Variety 2:
1867-1883
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Weight:
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
