coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Shield Nickels \ 1873 \ Philadelphia
The Shield Nickel is a five-cent coin that was minted in the United States from 1866 to 1883. The design features a shield on the obverse, symbolizing protection, and a wreath on the reverse. The 1873 Shield Nickel is particularly significant because it includes the distinctive "C" mintmark, indicating production at the Philadelphia Mint. Collected for its historical value and unique design, the Shield Nickel represents an important era in U.S. numismatic history.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1873 5c Open 3 | 5c | Shield Nickels | 1873 | Philadelphia |