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Tripled die obverse variety.
Obverse Description
A shield flanked on the left and right by leaves topped with a cross with arrows positioned behind at the bottom so the arrow heads and shanks protrude at the sides. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears at the top periphery with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery.
Book Reference
Key to Collecting: The 1876 Shield nickel is of medium scarcity. Mint State coins come on the market with frequency, but not as often as Mint State coins of the more plentiful dates (e.g., the 1860’s, 1882, and 1883). The MS-62 to 64 range is typical. A properly graded MS-65 or finer coin, if well struck and with good eye appeal, is a rare find indeed.
Proofs exist in fair quantity, but often lack eye appeal. Some searching is required to find one that is PF-65 or better, deeply mirrorlike in all field areas, and with good eye appeal.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: As multiple pairs of dies were used, sharpness and other aspects vary. Examples with Full Details (FD) and good luster are hard to find.
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: At least two obverse dies were used. Usually well struck. The quality of mirror surface varies, but deeply mirrored pieces can be found. Some are mirrorlike on the obverse and slightly satiny on the reverse.
VARIETIES:
Tripled-Die Obverse: FS-101, F-04. Strongly tripled die. URS-6.
Catalog Information
GSID:
379396
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1876
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Tripled Die Obverse
Variety 2:
FS-101
Coin Date:
1876
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,530,000
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38408
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