Lot 39
1866-1883 Book of Sheild Type Nickels
Sold February 26, 2026
- Price realized
- $375
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $850-1,400
Origin: United States
Denomination: Five Cents
Year: 1866-1883
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions, Book not Complete
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 179.73 Grams
Additional Description: The 1866–1883 Shield Nickel is the first U.S. five-cent coin struck in copper-nickel rather than silver, introduced after the Civil War for durable everyday use. Its obverse features a shield, and the reverse a bold numeral five within a laurel wreath. Striking challenges led to design variations, making it a historically significant and collectible series in American numismatics.
Lot details
- Lot
- 39
- Closed
- February 26, 2026
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