This 1867 5C RAYS Shield Nickel has been certified and graded by NGC as MS64. NGC’s encapsulation guarantees the coins MS64 Condition. The Shield nickel was the first United States five-cent piece to be made out of copper-nickel and was minted from 1866 to 1883. The shield nickel took its name from the motif on its obverse, and was the first five-cent coin referred to as a "nickel". The shield nickel was eventually replaced by the Liberty Head nickel. Coin Specifications: Denomination: 5C Mint/Mint Mark: Coins were minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark) Obverse: Shield representing the United States, designed by James B. Longacre Reverse: Denomination surrounded by stars, separated by rays designed by James B. Longacre Edge: Plain Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel. Diameter: 20.50 mm Weight: 5 grams Brand: U.S. Mint   *Images are of actual coin you will receive. View NGC Certificate