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Shield Nickels (1866-1883): The First of America’s Five-Cent Coins

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Shield Nickels (1866-1883): The United States Mint has some roots dating back to the formation of the United States of America. Subsequent to the formation of the country, the government was awash with demands for pecuniary on the American continent and as early as 1793, the first US mint building was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. … Read more

The Legacy of Three Cent Nickels (1865-1889): A Unique Chapter in American Coinage

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Three Cent Nickels (1865-1889) The Three Cent Nickel was in circulation from 1865, when the U. S. Mint placed it on the market, until 1889. The mint was also issuing a three-cent small silver coin during the years 1865–1873. As the series was issued by the mint for a period of 25 years, it has … Read more