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5C SHIELD NICKEL 1871 PCGS AU50.
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Auction #211 - Part I > Item 847
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$316.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
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Item Description
The Shield nickel was the first United States five-cent piece to be made out of copper-nickel, the same alloy of which American nickels are struck today. Designed by James B. Longacre, the coin was issued from 1866 until 1883.The coin takes its name from the motif on its obverse, and was the first five-cent coin referred to as a "nickel". A beautiful coin with sharp details still intact. From the Robert M. Overstreet Collection and comes with COA.
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