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1866 5c Rays AG3
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1866 5c Rays MS

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1866 5c Rays

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1866 5C Rays Reverse, Shield Nickel -- Struck 40% Off Center -- AG3 NGC. ...
AG3 NGC
1866 5C Rays Reverse, Shield Nickel -- Struck 40% Off Center -- AG3 NGC. ...
$444
Sold 12/21/2022
Heritage Auctions
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$280
Sold 4/6/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1866 5C Rays Good 6 ANACS. FS-001. NGC Census: (5/1783). PCGS Population: (3/2180). Mintage 14,742,500....
G6 ANACS
1866 5C Rays Good 6 ANACS. FS-001. NGC Census: (5/1783). PCGS Population: (3/2180). Mintage 14,742,500....
$114
Sold 5/30/2017
Heritage Auctions
1866 5C Rays VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/1320). NGC Census: (2/1286). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
VG8 PCGS
1866 5C Rays VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/1320). NGC Census: (2/1286). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$37
Sold 1/25/2009
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1866 5C Shield Nickel Rays -- Struck 15% Off Center -- Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/2631). Mintage 14,742,500....
F12 PCGS
1866 5C Shield Nickel Rays -- Struck 15% Off Center -- Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/2631). Mintage 14,742,500....
$900
Sold 12/23/2024
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1866 5C Rays Shield Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 20% Off Center -- Fine 15 NGC. The second strike is rotated slig...
F15 NGC
1866 5C Rays Shield Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 20% Off Center -- Fine 15 NGC. The second strike is rotated slig...
$6,000
Sold 11/21/2022
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1866 5C Shield, Rays VF20 ANACS. Mintage 14,742,500....
VF20 ANACS
1866 5C Shield, Rays VF20 ANACS. Mintage 14,742,500....
$68
Sold 5/30/2023
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1866 5C Rays, Missing Leaf VF25 PCGS. Minor Variety. PCGS Population: (19/2543). NGC Census: (12/1989). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid...
VF25 PCGS
1866 5C Rays, Missing Leaf VF25 PCGS. Minor Variety. PCGS Population: (19/2543). NGC Census: (12/1989). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid...
$129
Sold 3/19/2024
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1866 5C Rays VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (22/1967). PCGS Population: (51/2492). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 14...
VF30 NGC
1866 5C Rays VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (22/1967). PCGS Population: (51/2492). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 14...
$600
Sold 4/2/2024
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1866 5C Rays, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 61 in 35, 2569 finer (12/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 14,...
VF35 PCGS
1866 5C Rays, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 61 in 35, 2569 finer (12/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 14,...
$124
Sold 1/6/2026
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1866 5C Rays AU58 PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
AU58 PCGS
1866 5C Rays AU58 PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
$439
Sold 10/13/2026
Heritage Auctions
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. MS-64 (PCGS).
MS64 PCGS
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,098
Sold 9/16/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1866 5C Rays MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
MS65 PCGS
1866 5C Rays MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
$2,074
Sold 9/5/2026
Heritage Auctions
1866 5C Rays MS66 NGC. ...
MS66 NGC
1866 5C Rays MS66 NGC. ...
$3,660
Sold 8/31/2026
Heritage Auctions
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. EF-45 (PCGS).
XF45 PCGS
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. EF-45 (PCGS).
$232
Sold 7/16/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
(1866-1883) Shield Nickel, No Rays 5C -- Struck 20% Off-Center -- AU55 PCGS. ...
AU55 PCGS
(1866-1883) Shield Nickel, No Rays 5C -- Struck 20% Off-Center -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,037
Sold 6/29/2026
Heritage Auctions
1866 5C Rays MS62 PCGS. CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
MS62 PCGS
1866 5C Rays MS62 PCGS. CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
$488
Sold 5/19/2026
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1866 5C Rays MS63 PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
MS63 PCGS
1866 5C Rays MS63 PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
$586
Sold 5/12/2026
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1866 5C Rays MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 61, 1524 finer (2/26). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 14,7...
MS61 PCGS
1866 5C Rays MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 61, 1524 finer (2/26). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 14,7...
$451
Sold 5/5/2026
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1866 5C Shield Rays -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Mintage 14,742,500....
MS60 ANACS
1866 5C Shield Rays -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Mintage 14,742,500....
$276
Sold 12/9/2025
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1866 5C Rays AU53 PCGS. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
AU53 PCGS
1866 5C Rays AU53 PCGS. Mintage 14,742,500. ...
$211
Sold 3/11/2025
Heritage Auctions
1866 Shield Nickel. Doubled Die Obverse. EF-40 (NGC).
XF40 NGC
1866 Shield Nickel. Doubled Die Obverse. EF-40 (NGC).
$168
Sold 12/4/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1866 5C Rays MS67 NGC....
MS67 NGC
1866 5C Rays MS67 NGC....
$16,200
Sold 1/10/2024
Heritage Auctions
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
MS70 NGC
1866 Shield Nickel. Rays. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$264
Sold 1/25/2023
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1866 5c NGC AU Details (Rays Cleaned)
AU50 NGC
1866 5c NGC AU Details (Rays Cleaned)
$112
Sold 10/31/2022
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