USA 5 Cents – Shield Nickel (1866, Slightly Off-Center Strike)

320,00 

An authentic 1866 Shield Nickel featuring a slightly off-center strike, an early U.S. five-cent coin with a minor minting error that adds collector interest.

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Description

The 1866 U.S. Shield Nickel was the first five-cent coin struck in copper-nickel, introduced to replace the silver half dime. Designed by James B. Longacre, this coin features a shield on the obverse symbolizing national unity, with the denomination on the reverse.

This example shows a slightly off-center strike, a minting error caused by minor misalignment during striking. While subtle, this error makes the coin unique and desirable among collectors of error coins and early U.S. nickels.

Each coin offered by CoinNazal is carefully examined to ensure authenticity and accurately described.

Additional information

Country

United States

Denomination

5 Cents

Year

1866

Mint Mark

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Designer

James B. Longacre

Years Minted

1866–1867: With Rays, 1867–1883: Without Rays

Material or Metal

Copper-Nickel

Composition

75% copper, 25% nickel

Weight

5.0 g

Diameter

20.5 mm

Edge

Plain

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