Shield Nickel

19 dated issues mapped by mint, strike, variety, grade, and collector value.

Issues19

Date span1866–1883

Business strikes17

Proofs2

Varieties19

Collector Context

We have the full date-and-mint map for this series. Narrative context, key varieties, and collecting notes are still being researched.

Most Active MintP · 19

Lowest Mintage Listed5101877 Shield Nickel (no-rays)

Starter Coins

Lower entry prices in this series

1867 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety$251868 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety$251869 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety$251870 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety$25

Key Dates

Highest low-grade estimates

1877 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety · proof$1,8001878 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety · proof$1,8001879 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety$2001880 Shield Nickel (no-rays)P · variety$2001867 Shield Nickel (with-rays)P · variety$60

Notable Issues

Varieties, proofs, and researched notes

1866

1867

1868

1869

1870

1871

1872

1873

1874

1875

1876

1877

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1883