1867 Shield Nickel – No Rays – Early U.S. 5-Cent Coin Add to Watch List Watching View Watchlist >

1867 Shield Nickel – No Rays – Early U.S. 5-Cent Coin

Offered here is an 1867 Shield Nickel, an important early issue from the United States’ first five-cent coin series struck in nickel.

The obverse features the distinctive Union Shield, topped by a cross with decorative leaves and arrows surrounding the design. The date 1867 appears clearly at the bottom. The reverse displays a large “5” surrounded by thirteen stars, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and CENTS around the perimeter.

This example is the 1867 “No Rays” variety, introduced after the rays that appeared between the stars on earlier Shield Nickels were removed from the design. The coin shows honest circulation wear with visible major design elements, a readable date and lettering. Please examine the provided photographs carefully for the coin’s exact condition, surfaces, and details. The surfaces of this coin show environmental damage.

Coin Details:

• Year: 1867
• Denomination: 5 Cents
• Series: Shield Nickel
• Variety: No Rays
• Mint: Philadelphia – No Mint Mark
• Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
• Designer: James B. Longacre
• Country: United States
• Edge: Plain

A classic piece of 19th-century U.S. numismatic history and an excellent addition for a Shield Nickel, type coin, or early American coin collection.

The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive.