Whitman Expo
1883 Shield Nickel MS Values
Details
The 1883 Shield Nickel is the final year of issue for the series and one of three nickels produced that year. Extremely common and accessible in every grade up to gem level where only high grade gems are scarce. Similar to the rest of its series, this issue has a problem with die cracks.
Obverse: A shield flanked on the left and right by leaves topped with a cross with arrows positioned behind at the bottom so the arrow heads and shanks protrude at the sides. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears at the top periphery with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse: A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery.
Basic Information
GSID:
2886
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,451,500
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Shield
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
