Diameter: 20.5 mm
Mintage: 2,019,000
Weight: 5 grams
Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Edge: Plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
The rays between the stars caused striking problems and were removed early in 1867, so the With Rays 1867 was made only briefly before the change — a scarce and popular type coin, especially sharp in Mint State.
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