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The Shield Nickel is a five-cent coin that was first minted in 1866 and continued until 1883. The 1872 Shield Nickel, produced at the Philadelphia Mint, features a distinctive design with a shield on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. This coin is notable for its relatively low mintage and is highly sought after by collectors, particularly in higher grades. The Shield Nickel series is significant in U.S. numismatic history as it represents the transition from silver to nickel in coinage.
