@apmexinc: The Shield Nickel was the first U.S. five-cent coin struck in a durable copper-nickel alloy. Introduced in 1866 and designed by James B. Longacre, it was created to replace the silver half dime, which had largely disappeared from circulation due to hoarding during and after the Civil War. Buy a piece of American history. View our full selection of Shield Nickels here: https://bit.ly/4x4EzS1 #apmex #History #america