coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Shield Nickels \ 1869
The Shield Nickel, produced from 1866 to 1883, is notable for its design featuring a shield on the obverse and a depiction of the denomination on the reverse. The 1869 Shield Nickel is part of the five-cent coins that succeeded the Half Dime and was the first nickel to feature a distinct design representing the nickel composition. Collectors value the 1869 Shield Nickel for its historical significance and its place in the evolution of U.S. coinage. Variants in mint marks and conditions can greatly affect the coin's numismatic value.
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1869-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1869 | Philadelphia |
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1869-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1869 | Philadelphia |