coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Shield Nickels \ 1875 \ Philadelphia
Shield Nickels are a type of five-cent coin produced by the United States Mint from 1866 to 1883. The 1875 Shield Nickel, minted in Philadelphia, features a design that includes a shield with thirteen stars above it on the obverse, representing the original colonies. The reverse displays the denomination "5 C" surrounded by a wreath. These coins are considered collectible due to their historical significance and varying levels of rarity, particularly in higher grades.
