Shield Nickel Key Dates: Rare Years, Mint Varieties and Collector Values
The Shield Nickel was America’s first five-cent coin struck in a copper-nickel alloy, replacing the small silver half dime beginning in 1866. Although the series lasted only until 1883, it presents collectors with a fascinating mix of low-mintage dates, major die varieties, production challenges, and several genuinely scarce issues. While millions were produced overall, not … Read more