coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Shield Nickels \ 1868
The Shield Nickel is a five-cent coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1866 to 1883. The design features a shield surrounded by a wreath on the obverse and the denomination "5c" on the reverse, making it the first five-cent piece to be struck in a nickel-copper alloy. The 1868 Shield Nickel is particularly noted for its distinctive features and historical significance in the evolution of American coinage. Collectors prize these coins for their unique design, variations, and the role they play in numismatic history.
