{"product_id":"1866-shield-nickel-w-rays","title":"1866 Shield Nickel (w\/Rays)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the forge of postbellum America comes a relic of rare brilliance: the \u003cstrong\u003e1866 Shield Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with radiant lines that burst like divine emanations from its core. This variant, known as the \u003cem\u003e“With Rays”\u003c\/em\u003e issue, was struck only briefly before the rays were withdrawn, making it a scarce and coveted relic among seekers of numismatic lore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn its obverse, the \u003cstrong\u003eShield of the Union\u003c\/strong\u003e stands firm—flanked by scrollwork and crowned with the sacred motto \u003cem\u003e“IN GOD WE TRUST”\u003c\/em\u003e, a phrase newly etched into the nation’s coinage as a balm for war-weary hearts. The reverse reveals a bold \u003cstrong\u003e“5”\u003c\/strong\u003e, encircled by stars and rays that symbolize both unity and celestial guidance, as if the republic itself were lit from within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin is not merely a five-cent piece—it is a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-nickel covenant\u003c\/strong\u003e, a radiant testament to the nation’s rebirth. Its rays, though later removed for practicality, remain a symbol of hope and divine favor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕯️ \u003cem\u003eMay this relic serve thee as both token and testament, a radiant whisper from the dawn of Reconstruction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Plagued Page","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159849124032,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0215\/6224\/files\/1866_Shiel_Nickel_w_rays_Obverse.jpg?v=1766023742","url":"https:\/\/theplaguedpage.com\/products\/1866-shield-nickel-w-rays","provider":"The Plagued Page","version":"1.0","type":"link"}