1883 Shield Nickel AU/UNC High Grade Type Coin AC365

Description

Coin
Nickel
Year
1883
Mint
Philadelphia
Graded
Ungraded
Certified By
Uncertified
Grade
AU
NX
Shield Nickels (1866 to 1883)
Rays (1866-1867)
- The Rays Shield Nickel was designed by James Longacre using the obverse shield motif previously used on the two cent copper pieces. The reverse has a large 5 at the center encircled with stars. The periphery has the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN above and the word CENTS at the bottom. The first two years had stylized rays between the stars on the reverse, which were removed in 1867. The Rays Shield Nickel is a popular varietal for both type collectors and nickel enthusiasts alike.
No Rays (1867-1883)
- The No Rays Shield Nickel was designed by James Longacre and produced from 1867 until 1883 when the issue gave way to Charles Barber?s Liberty design. The "No Rays" nickel variety features the Shield motif obverse used by Longacre's two cent piece, and the reverse bears a large ?5? encircled by stars along with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and CENTS. The coins were struck on planchets made of .750 copper and .250 nickel which is the same composition as the nickels in circulation today. The more common of the two Shield Nickel types, the No Rays Nickel maintains demand among type collectors who seek clean spot free examples.
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