coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Shield Nickels \ 1873
The Shield Nickel is a type of five-cent coin issued by the United States Mint beginning in 1866. The design features a shield on the obverse, symbolizing protection, and a simple wreath on the reverse. The 1873 Shield Nickel is particularly significant due to its role in transitioning to the Liberty Head design that followed. It is made of a copper-nickel alloy, which was a departure from earlier coins made primarily of silver. The coin is highly collectible, especially in higher grades, due to its historical significance and place in U.S. numismatics.
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1873-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1873 | Philadelphia |
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1873-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1873 | Philadelphia |