1876 Shield Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).;An outstanding condition rarity from this Centennial year issue. Fully struck with bold satin luster, the surfaces are brilliant apart from wisps of pale gold and pink iridescence. Despite a respectable mintage of 2,530,000 pieces, the 1876 is a scarcer circulation strike Shield nickel with Gems such as this nothing short of rare from a condition standpoint.