Shield Nickels - Early Nickels (1866-1883)

Metal ValueUS$ 0.074
COMPOUND COMMODITYCOIN WEIGHTCOMPOUND WEIGHT %COMMODITY PRICEMETAL VALUE
Copper5 Grams75 %US$ 0.3885/ounceUS$ 0.051
Nickel5 Grams25 %US$ 0.5317/ounceUS$ 0.023
MINT SPECIFICATIONSNA
OBVERSE IMAGENA
REVERSE IMAGEJames B Longacre
METAL COMPOSITIONCopper : 75%
Nickel : 25%
WEIGHT5 Grams

Shield Nickels - Early Nickels (1866-1883)

Designer - Engraver: James B Longacre      

Metal Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel

Diameter: 20.5 mm       

Mass: 5 grams