coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Shield Nickels \ 1874 \ Philadelphia
The Shield Nickel, minted from 1866 to 1883, was the first five-cent piece of the United States to be made of nickel. The 1874 Shield Nickel was produced in Philadelphia and is notable for its design featuring a shield topped by a banner inscribed with the word "LIBERTY." These coins were made during a time when the U.S. was transitioning from silver to base metals for coinage, and they can be found in various grades among collectors, with certain years and mint marks holding particular value. The Shield Nickel is a significant piece in American numismatic history, reflecting the country’s evolving monetary policies.
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1874-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1874 | Philadelphia |
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1874-P (Philadelphia) Shield Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Shield Nickels | 1874 | Philadelphia |