1866 Shield Nickel With Rays – 5¢ – ANACS AU 55
Offered for sale is an 1866 Shield Nickel With Rays, graded AU 55.
The 1866 Shield Nickel is the first year of the Shield Nickel series and is especially collectible in the With Rays variety. The distinctive rays surrounding the Roman numeral “V” on the reverse were used only during the early years of the series, making this an important type for U.S. coin collectors.
Coin Details:
- Year: 1866
- Denomination: 5 Cents
- Type: Shield Nickel – With Rays
- Mint Mark: None
- Grade: AU 55
- Variety: With Rays
- Composition: Copper-Nickel
- ANACS certification
The AU 55 grade indicates an About Uncirculated example retaining substantial original detail and only light evidence of circulation.
This is a desirable early U.S. type coin and an excellent addition to a Shield Nickel, U.S. type, or 19th-century American coin collection.
Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact coin's surfaces, strike, toning, and overall eye appeal. The coin pictured is the actual example being offered.
