Shield Nickels with Major Varieties and 1867 Pattern Reverse, Proof (1866-1883)

Number of
Required Items
21
Current Finest
Possible Set Rating
69.625
This series popular with collectors even though there is a major stopper in the set with the 1867 Rays. This particular set includes the Pattern Reverse of the 1867 No Rays. This features a slightly different arrangement of stars on the reverse around the numeral "5". Many of the coins in this set are found with a frosty appearance that is more characteristic of a business strike than a proof, but that's the way of nickel coinage in the 1870s and 1880s. Deeply reflective or frosty, this series is composed of an attractive and historic coin and that means popularity.

Notes: This set has bonuses. Please see the Set Composition for a listing.

All-Time Finest (All Eras)

Rank Set Name % Complete GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 D. L .Hansen 2020 2022 2023 2024 100.00% 67.72 68.25 68.25
DLH
2 GRAND SLAM 2021 100.00% 66.72 66.75 66.75
3 Trzaska Collection 2019 100.00% 66.57 R 66.57 66.57
4 Rob'sCoins 95.24% 66.77 66.97 57.67
5 Gerald R. Forsythe Collections 90.48% 67.77 R 68.27 56.89

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Current Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 D. L .Hansen 2020 2022 2023 2024 100.00% 67.72 68.25 68.25
DLH
2 GRAND SLAM 2021 100.00% 66.72 66.75 66.75
3 Rob'sCoins 95.24% 66.77 66.97 57.67
4 KCV w-67 pat rev Prf 100.00% 55.65 55.65 55.65
5 ritzfam 95.24% 66.28 66.28 55.24
6 lostmountainman 90.48% 64.64 64.64 44.89