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1867 Rays Nickel PR CAM Values
Details
The date that very quickly ends the “Rays” reverse design for the Proof Shield Nickel Series (because of striking and die crack issues). An extreme rarity in all grades. With or without a cameo, the mintage is miniscule at just 60 pieces struck. The 1867 Rays Proof Shield Nickel is a 5-figure coin under all circumstances.
Obverse: A shield flanked on the left and right by leaves topped with a cross with arrows positioned behind at the bottom so the arrow heads and shanks protrude at the sides. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears at the top periphery with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse: A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery. Coins of 1867 exist with and without lines, or sun rays, extending outward from the numeral 5.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
25
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Rays
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Weight:
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1867
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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