5 Cents (Shield), 1871, Proof, Philadelphia mint
Shield (1866 - 1883)
Obverse: Draped garland above shield, date below.
Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST / 1871
Reverse: Value within circle of stars.
Lettering: ∙ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ∙ / 5 / CENTS
Edge: Plain
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 125
Main data
Denomination: 5 Cents
Nickname: Shield
Value: 0.05
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1871
Type: Regular
Series: Shield (1867 - 1883)
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 960
Designer: James B. Longacre
Parameters
Material: Copper-nickel
Diameter (mm): 20.5
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
