coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Shield Nickels \ 1866 \ Philadelphia
The Shield Nickel is a five-cent coin that was struck by the United States Mint from 1866 to 1883. Its design features a shield emblem on the obverse, representing protection and strength. The coin was minted primarily in Philadelphia, and its initial release marked the transition from the Half Dime to the Nickel denomination. The Shield Nickel is notable among collectors for its distinctive design and historical context within American coinage.
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1866 | Philadelphia |
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1866 | Philadelphia |