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What is a shield coin?
What is a shield coin?
Silvia
Mon Nov 25 2024
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I recently encountered the term 'shield coin' and I'm not sure what it means. Is it a type of currency? Or does it have some special significance or use? I would like to understand more about this concept.
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Stefano
Wed Nov 27 2024
In 1883, it was eventually replaced by the Liberty Head nickel.
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RainbowlitDelight
Wed Nov 27 2024
The coin, designed by James B. Longacre, holds a unique place in American numismatics.
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GeishaCharm
Wed Nov 27 2024
The name of the coin is derived from the motif featured on its obverse side.
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Elena
Wed Nov 27 2024
It was issued from the year 1866 and remained in circulation until 1881.
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NebulaPulse
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prior to this coin, silver pieces of the same denomination were known as half dimes. This particular coin was the first five-cent piece to be referred to as a "nickel."
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