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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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1955 Jefferson Nickel PF 68 NGC Proof 5c Coin SKU:I20635
Sale price$93.99


1954 Jefferson Nickel PF 69 NGC Proof 5c Coin SKU:I20632
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1953 Jefferson Nickel PF 67 NGC Proof 5c Coin SKU:I20628
Sale price$74.99


1935 S Indian Head Buffalo Nickel MS 65 NGC Bag Fragment SKU:I20554
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1874 Shield Nickel EF 40 ANACS 5c Coin SKU:I20178
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1883 No Cents Liberty Head V Nickel VF Very Fine 5c Coin
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1914 S Buffalo Nickel AU 58 PCGS Clipped Planchet Error SKU:I20030
Sale price$351.99


1926 D Indian Head Buffalo Nickel MS 64 PCGS Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1912 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 65 NGC Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1911 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 65 PCGS Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1911 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 65 NGC Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1910 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 65 NGC Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1906 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 65 PCGS Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1906 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 64 NGC Uncirculated 5c Coin
Sale price$289.99


1904 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 64 NGC Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1978 S Jefferson Nickel PF 68 UC NGC Proof Clashed Dies Mint Error
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1903 Liberty Head V Nickel MS 65 NGC Uncirculated 5c Coin
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1954 Jefferson Nickel PF 69 NGC Proof 5c Coin
Sale price$169.99


1941 Jefferson Nickel PR 66 PCGS Proof 5c Coin
Sale price$154.99


1888 Liberty Head V Nickel AU About Uncirculated 5c Coin SKU:I18852
Sale price$234.99


Liberty Head V Nickel VF 30 ANACS Broken After Strike SKU:I17640
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1960 Jefferson Nickel PF 68 NGC Proof 5c Coin SKU:CPC0151
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1955 Jefferson Nickel PF 68 NGC Proof 5c Coin SKU:CPC0156
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1957 Jefferson Nickel PF 68 NGC Proof 5c Coin SKU:CPC0158
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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.
