5 Cents - Union Shield (1866 - 1867)
Features
Denomination | 5 Cents |
Catalog Number | KM# 96 |
Weight (g) | 5 |
Diameter (mm) | 20.5 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.95 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
Not Magnetic | |
Currency Value (USD) | 0.05 |
Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
Obverse
Engraved by James Barton Longacre
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST
1866
IN GOD WE TRUST
1866
Reverse
Engraved by James Barton Longacre
Lettering:
UNITED SATES OF AMERICA
5
· CENTS ·
UNITED SATES OF AMERICA
5
· CENTS ·
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1866 | Rare | ||
1866 | 600 | Proof | Unknown |
1867 | 2,019,000 | Rare | |
1867 | 25 | Proof | Unknown |