The 1867 with rays is of lower mintage but is common. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins of this type have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $31.00-$59.00, better grade are $82.00-$150.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $210.00-$276.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer
The coin is a Shield Nickel and the 1867 issue has two different reverses, one with rays between the stars and one without. In general values for the coins run from $20.00 to $250.00 for circulated examples depending on type and grade.
From your 'very good' description, the coin is a 1867 "Shield" nickel (1866-1883) and is the second year the U.S. issued nickels. Two variety's were made in 1867, yours does not have "rays" between the stars and is the more common type. It's hard to give a value for unseen coins, but assuming the coin is in average circulated condition the value could be $25.00 to $40.00. Please, take it to a coin dealer or collector for an accurate assessment.
1867 shield nickels were struck in 2 different designs. Early ones rays between the stars. Part-way through the year the design was modified to remove the rays.Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 09/2011:With rays:Very worn condition - $31Moderately worn - $59Slightly worn - $83Almost no wear - $270Uncirculated - $390 to $29,450 depending on qualityWithout rays:Very worn - $17Moderately worn - $31Slightly worn - $40Almost no wear - $103Uncirculated - $150 to $1,500DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
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Assuming you are asking about an 1881 United States quarter dollar coin, the front has an image of a woman (signifying Liberty) seated and facing to the left (or to her right). In her left hand is a stick, on top of which is a Liberty Cap; her right hand is holding up a shield in which is inscribed LIBERTY. Thirteen stars surround her near the edge of the coin, from about the 8 o'clock position to about 4 o'clock, and the year of issue is below her (in the 6 o'clock position). The back has an eagle with wings spread, a shield on its chest, holding arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surround the eagle near the edge of the coin, from about the 8 o'clock position to about 4 o'clock, and QUAR. DOL. (the denomination) is below (in the 6 o'clock position). The main image pointed to below is of an 1853 quarter. The 1881 differs from it by the date, the fact that there are no arrows surrounding the date, and the fact that there is a ribbon (with the words IN GOD WE TRUST) over the eagle's head rather than rays surrounding the eagle. The second image, of an 1881 quarter, is much smaller.
There were no V nickels minted in 1867. That design was introduced in 1883. If you have a shield nickel with that date it's worth $30 to $80 if the design has rays on it, $16 to $40 if there are no rays.
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The coin is a Shield Nickel and the 1867 issue has two different reverses, one with rays between the stars and one without. In general values for the coins run from $20.00 to $250.00 for circulated examples depending on type and grade.
I strongly suggest you don't, cleaning a coin if done wrong kills the collectible value, this coin has a retail price of $17.00 to $31.00 in the low grade of G-4 depending on if it has Rays or not. Please consult a dealer or collector.
From your 'very good' description, the coin is a 1867 "Shield" nickel (1866-1883) and is the second year the U.S. issued nickels. Two variety's were made in 1867, yours does not have "rays" between the stars and is the more common type. It's hard to give a value for unseen coins, but assuming the coin is in average circulated condition the value could be $25.00 to $40.00. Please, take it to a coin dealer or collector for an accurate assessment.
A thick layer of lead is the bes shield for gamma rays
The first nickel 5 cent piece is the 1866 rays shield type. The first five cent pieces however were actually made out of silver and were called half dimes. These can be dated back to 1794. They were eventually discontinued in 1873. From that point on all 5 cent pieces were made from nickel.
Ozone is a shield. It protects us.
ozonosphere
Molecules act as a shield to ultraviolet rays. These molecules are ozone.
Yes, it acts as a shield. It is present in the stratosphere.
An eight inch thick lead shield.