coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Shield Nickels \ 1866
The Shield Nickel, produced from 1866 to 1883, was the first five-cent piece issued by the United States after the introduction of the nickel. The design features a shield, symbolizing protection, which was a fitting representation for the post-Civil War era. The obverse includes the words "United States of America" and the denomination, while the reverse depicts a laurel wreath. Minting variations and lower production numbers make certain years and conditions of the Shield Nickel highly collectible, particularly among numismatists focusing on 19th-century coins.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1866-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1866 | Philadelphia |
|
|
1866-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1866 | Philadelphia |
|
|
United States of America 1866 N/A Shield Nickels 5¢ | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1866 | N/A |