coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty \ 1916
The 1916 five-cent nickel, often referred to as the "Buffalo Nickel," features a prominent design of a buffalo on one side and a Native American chief on the other, symbolizing American heritage. During the period of American sovereignty over the Philippines, the United States issued various coins, but the nickel specifically remained distinct in its representation of American history and culture. The half dime, a coin worth five cents, also played a significant role in U.S. coinage history before being discontinued. Collectors value the 1916 nickel for its design and historical context within U.S. numismatics.
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1916-S (San Francisco) Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty | 1916 | San Francisco |