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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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1913 D Type 2 Indian Head Buffalo Nickel About Uncirculated SKU:I9996
Sale price$259.99
1923 S Indian Head Buffalo Nickel F Fine 5c Coin SKU:I9995
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1960 Jefferson Nickel MS 65 5FS NGC 5c Uncirculated Coin SKU:I9728
Sale price$1,869.99
1943 D Jefferson Nickel MS 68 NGC 35% Wartime Silver 5c Unc SKU:I9726
Sale price$2,994.99
1943 D Jefferson Nickel MS 68 NGC 35% Wartime Silver 5c Unc SKU:I9724
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1943 D Jefferson Nickel MS 68 NGC 35% Wartime Silver 5c Unc SKU:I9725
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1883 With Cents Shield Nickel PF 64 NGC 5c Proof Coin SKU:I9765
Sale price$574.99
1882 Shield Nickel MS 63 NGC 5c Uncirculated Coin SKU:I9748
Sale price$269.99
1886 Liberty Head V Nickel XF 45 NGC 5c Coin SKU:I9312
Sale price$824.99
2004 PDS Keelboat Jefferson Nickel Set PCGS Uncirculated SKU:CPC2393
Sale price$249.99
1913 D Type 2 Indian Head Buffalo Nickel VG 10 ANACS 5c Coin SKU:I9183
Sale price$159.99
1874 Shield Nickel MS 65 NGC 5c Uncirculated Coin SKU:I9185
Sale price$1,104.99
1926 S Indian Head Buffalo Nickel F 15 NGC 5c Coin SKU:I9186
Sale price$134.99
1986 P Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1987 D Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1999 D Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
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2017 S Jefferson Nickel 5c Proof Coin
Sale price$6.49
1999 P Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
Sale price$4.99
2018 S Jefferson Nickel 5c Proof Coin
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2019 S Jefferson Nickel 5c Proof Coin
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2005 P Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
Sale price$4.99
2005 D Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
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2020 P Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
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2005 P American Bison Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin
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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.