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1882 USA Shield Nickel (5 Cents) - Historic 19th Century US Coinage1 Available • Coins, U.S. currency ∙ Good - Extremely Fine
£35.00 (approx. $46.20) + shipping + taxes
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Up for sale is a genuine, historic United States Shield Nickel (5 Cents). Designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, the Shield Nickel holds an important place in history as the very first 5-cent piece struck in a copper-nickel composition rather than silver. Obverse Design: Features a prominent Union Shield draped in a garland, topped with a cross, symbolizing strength and unity just after the American Civil War. It includes the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the mintage year. Reverse Design: Displays a large number "5" surrounded by a ring of 13 stars.Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel. Specifications: Diameter of 20.5 mm, weight of 5.00 grams, with a smooth/plain edge. Historical Significance: Minted exclusively at the Philadelphia Mint between 1866 and 1883

Product TypeCoins, U.S. currency
ConditionGood - Extremely Fine
CompositionOther
Year1882
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barrymcw
Hi, I’m Barry. I come from Merseyside but now live in Durham after living in Catterick for 30 odd years. Yes I was in the Army, I’ve also worked for the Police as a civilian and then I worked for the NHS as my final job before I retired 2 years ago. I’m married, she’s from the area we are now in Durham. Have a stepson and 5 brilliant grandchildren. I only very recently found whatnot and I’ve conversed with quite a few really great people from around the country, some of whom thought I might make a seller and evidently whatnot did too and invited me. I thought about it a bit and well here I am.
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