Shield Nickel Hubs - Reverse Hubs

Shield Nickel Design Hubs - Reverse Hubs

Reverse hubs are differentiated by checking the relative positions of the stars to the lettering. In the case of reverse hubs Ip and I, the rays between the stars are immediately recognizable.

Reverse Hub Ip

Used only for 1866 Proofs. Stars point to midpoint of A (STATES), to the space between AM (AMERICA), and to the left foot of R (AMERICA). The center dot is also diagnostic for this hub.

Rev Ip

Reverse Hub I

Used only for 1866 and 1867. Rays between stars. Stars point to left foot of A (STATES), to the space between AM (AMERICA), and to the left foot of R (AMERICA).

Rev I

Reverse I

Reverse Hub IIo

Used only for early no rays proofs of 1867. Also used for some pattern coins. Stars point to first T (STATES), first A (AMERICA), E (AMERICA). The large 5 in the center is noticeably different from the other hubs as well - the shape of the ball is different, and the top left corner of the flag of the 5 is sliced off. The two center dots are also diagnostic for this hub.

Rev IIo

Reverse Hub IIa

Used in 1867 - 1870. Same star placement as hub I, without the rays. Stars point to left foot of A (STATES), to the space between AM (AMERICA), and to the left foot of R (AMERICA).

Rev IIa

Reverse IIa

Reverse Hub IIb

Used only in 1868. Stars point to the midpoint of A (STATES), left foot of M (AMERICA), and to the midpoint of R (AMERICA).

Rev IIb

Reverse IIb

Reverse Hub IIc

Used 1869 through 1883. Stars point to the left foot of A (STATES), left foot of M (AMERICA), and midpoint of R (AMERICA).

Rev IIc

Reverse IIc

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