{"product_id":"1883-shield-nickel-coin","title":"1883 Shield Nickel Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1883 Shield Nickel Coin in Good condition, see photos. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e1883 Shield Nickel\u003c\/b\u003e stands as a fascinating, transitional piece of American numismatic history, marking the final year of production for the United States' first five-cent coin struck from copper-nickel. Designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, the coin's obverse features a prominent, patriotic shield adapted from the Civil War-era Union Shield, while the reverse displays a large numeral \"5\" surrounded by thirteen stars. For the 1883 issue, the United States Mint produced approximately 1.4 million business strikes—a low mintage that makes it \u003cstrong\u003ehighly sought after\u003c\/strong\u003e by collectors today, especially in well-preserved, Mint State conditions. Because the Mint concurrently introduced the new Liberty Head \"V\" Nickel comprised of 75% copper, 25% nickel in 1883, this final run of the Shield design represents the end of an era, making it a prized historical anchor for any classic American coin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49625730384010,"sku":"5560083129","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1000031475.jpg?v=1782899304","url":"https:\/\/evorelic.com\/products\/1883-shield-nickel-coin","provider":"EvoRelic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}