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The Shield Nickel is a type of five-cent coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1866 to 1883. The 1873 Shield Nickel is notable for its design featuring a shield on the obverse and a wreath encompassing the numeral "5" on the reverse. Coins of this era are collectible due to their historical significance and variations, such as the 1873 type which includes different mint marks and potential design changes. Additionally, three-dollar gold pieces, although not directly related to the Shield Nickel, represent another unique series of collectible coins from the United States coinage history, emphasizing the diversity of American coins.
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United States of America 1873 N/A Shield Nickels $3 | $3 (Three Dollars) | Shield Nickels | 1873 | N/A |
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United States of America 1873 Philadelphia Shield Nickels $3 | $3 (Three Dollars) | Shield Nickels | 1873 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1873 Philadelphia Shield Nickels $3 | $3 (Three Dollars) | Shield Nickels | 1873 | Philadelphia |