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Nickels were first introduced as a U.S. denomination in 1866 and to this day, have remained a vital and popular denomination for consumers and collectors alike. Learn More
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1968 D Jefferson Nickel MS 66 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2252
Sale price$54.99
1950 Jefferson Nickel 5 Cent Piece PF 65 ANACS 5c Proof SKU:CPC2269
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1964 D Jefferson Nickel MS 66 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2234
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1959 D Jefferson Nickel MS 66 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2249
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1959 Jefferson Nickel MS 65 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2271
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1961 Jefferson Nickel MS 66 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2238
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1961 D Jefferson Nickel MS 66 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2247
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1966 SMS Jefferson Nickel SP 68 ANACS Special Strike SKU:CPC2191
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1970 S Jefferson Nickel MS 65 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2221
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1970 D Jefferson Nickel MS 65 ANACS 5c Uncirculated SKU:CPC2222
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1955 Jefferson Nickel 5 Cent Piece PF 66 ANACS 5c Proof SKU:CPC2192
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1923 S Indian Head Buffalo Nickel XF EF Extremely Fine 5c SKU:I2137
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1918 D Indian Head Buffalo Nickel XF Extremely Fine Details SKU:I1910
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1924 D Indian Head Buffalo Nickel XF EF Extremely Fine 5c SKU:I1911
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1875 Shield Nickel 5 Cent Piece VF Very Fine 5c US Type Coin SKU:I652
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1921 S Indian Head Buffalo Nickel 5 Cent Piece VG 10 PCGS 5c SKU:I542
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1889 Liberty Head V Nickel 5 Cent Piece PR 62 PCGS 5c Proof SKU:I349
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1914 D Indian Head Buffalo Nickel AG About Good 5c SKU:IPC9365
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1934 D Indian Head Buffalo Nickel AU About Uncirculated SKU:IPC9237
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1866 Shield Nickel 5 Cent Piece VG Very Good 5c Type Coin SKU:IPC7714
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1924 S Indian Head Buffalo Nickel XF Details PCGS SKU:IPC7371
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1926 D Indian Head Buffalo Nickel MS 64 ANACS Uncirculated SKU:IPC7278
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1901 Liberty Head V Nickel 5 Cent Piece PR 64 PCGS Proof SKU:IPC7287
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1913 D Type 2 Indian Head Buffalo Nickel G Good 5c SKU:IPC6777
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Nickels: A Brief History
The history of the U.S. nickel dates back to the mid-19th century. Below is a brief overview of its evolution:
- Shield Nickels (1866-1883): The first nickel five-cent coin introduced in the United States was the Shield Nickel. It featured a shield design on the obverse and a large numeral "5" surrounded by stars on the reverse. The composition of the coin was a copper-nickel alloy, 75% copper and 25% nickel, which remains the standard for U.S. nickels to this day.
- Liberty Head Nickels, or "V" Nickels (1883-1913): The Liberty Head Nickel, often referred to as the "V" Nickel due to the Roman numeral "V" on the reverse, replaced the Shield Nickel. The obverse featured a profile of Liberty with a coronet, and the reverse had a large "V" encircled by a wreath. Because the initial design did not include the word CENTS, these nickels were easily counterfeited as gold $5 coins. Therefore, later in the same year, the word CENTS was added to the reverse.
- Buffalo Nickels (1913-1938): The Buffalo Nickel is one of the most iconic and beloved designs in U.S. coinage history. Designed by James Earle Fraser, the coin featured a Native American chief on the obverse and a buffalo (American bison) on the reverse.
- Jefferson Nickels (1938-present): The Jefferson Nickel, named after Thomas Jefferson, has been in circulation since 1938. The obverse of the coin showcases a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, while the reverse initially depicted Monticello, his estate. The Monticello design was used until 2003. From 2004 to 2005, the U.S. Mint released a series of Westward Journey Nickels, honoring the Lewis and Clark expedition and the exploration of the American West. Since 2006, the Monticello design has been reintroduced with a slight alteration.
Though the U.S. nickel has undergone changes in design, it has remained an essential denomination in everyday commerce and a collectible coin cherished by numismatists.