United States : 1868 Shield Nickel

▪︎ United States , USA

▪︎ This coin is an 1868 Shield Nickel , the third year of Issue for the first five cent piece.

▪︎ Composition : Copper Nickel
▪︎ Date : 1868
▪︎ Mint : Philadelphia ( No Mark )
▪︎ Denomination : 5c , Five Cents
▪︎ Diameter : 20.5 mm
▪︎ Weight : 5g
▪︎ Circulated

Obverse : A Shield flanked by leaves and topped with a cross , with Arrows protruding at the bottom. It features the motto " In God We Trust " on the top with the date below.
Reverse : Features a large number 5 surrounded by 13 Stars with the inscription " United States of America " and Cents around the edge.

▪︎ Design Variety : This specific coin is the " without rays " Variety.

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