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Value of 1867 Shield Nickel, With Rays

Value of 1867 Shield Nickel, With Rays (obverse)
Obverse
Value of 1867 Shield Nickel, With Rays (reverse)
Reverse

Diameter: 20.5 mm

Mintage: 2,019,000

Weight: 5 grams

Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel

Edge: Plain

Designer: James B. Longacre

The rays between the stars caused striking problems and were removed early in 1867, so the With Rays 1867 was made only briefly before the change — a scarce and popular type coin, especially sharp in Mint State.

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