Nickels - Shield 1866-1883

Shield Nickel 1866 - 1883

Diameter: 20.5 millimeters

Content: 75% copper 25% nickel

Diameter: 20.5 millimeters

Mint Mark Legend

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

None    Philadelphia    1793-present

 

 

 

 

Year Circulation Proofs
1866 14,742,500 About 500
1867 Rays 2,019,000 About 75
1867 No Rays 28,890,500 About 600
1868 28,817,000 About 600
1869 16,395,000 About 600
1870 4,806,000 About 1,000
1871 561,000 About 960
1872 6,036,000 About 950
1873 4,550,000 About 1,100
1874 3,538,000 About 700
1875 2,097,000 About 700
1876 2,530,000 About 1,150
1877 0 About 510
1878 0 2,350
1879 25,900 3,200
1880 16,000 3,955
1881 68,800 3,575
1882 11,472,900 3,100
1883 1,451,500 5,419