5 Cents
5 Cents "Shield Nickel" (without rays)
United States · 1867–1883 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1867–1883 |
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni) |
| Gross weight | 5 g |
| Fineness | 75.0% base metal |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper-nickel (.750 cu, .250 ni) and weighs 5 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.
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