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SHIELD NICKEL VALUE

WITH RAYS

1866-1867

WITHOUT RAYS

1867-1883

Shield Nickels were struck from 1866 to 1883. Good striking and sharpness is difficult to find in the years 1860 to 1875. Compare similar grade coins on the reverse check shield lines both horizontal and vertical for good strike and separation. Good strike details can increase Shield Nickel Value. Key dates are 1885 and 1883 3 over 2.

Year & Mint Mintage Proof Mintage

1866 14,742,500 est. 500

1867 2,019,000 est. 75

1867 28,890,500 est. 600

1868 28,817,000 est. 600

1869 16,395,000 est. 600

1870 4,806,000 est. 1,000

1871 561,000 est. 960

1872 6,036,000 est. 950

1873 4,550,000 est. 1,100

1874 3,538,000 est. 700

1875 2,097,000 est. 700

1876 2,530,000 est. 1,150

1877 0 est. 510

1878 0 2,350

1879 25,900 3,200

1880 16,000 3,955

1881 68,800 3,575

1882 11,472,900 3,100

1883 1,451,500 5,419

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Year & Mint	Mintage	Proof Mintage
1866	14,742,500	est. 500
1867	2,019,000	est. 75
1867	28,890,500	est. 600
1868	28,817,000	est. 600
1869	16,395,000	est. 600
1870	4,806,000	est. 1,000
1871	561,000	est. 960
1872	6,036,000	est. 950
1873	4,550,000	est. 1,100
1874	3,538,000	est. 700
1875	2,097,000	est. 700
1876	2,530,000	est. 1,150
1877	0	est. 510
1878	0	2,350
1879	25,900	3,200
1880	16,000	3,955
1881	68,800	3,575
1882	11,472,900	3,100
1883	1,451,500	5,419