1883 Shield Nickel – MS Details – Slight Environmental Damage – Final Year – Raw U.S. Coin

Description: Offered here is an 1883 Shield Nickel in Mint State (MS) Details condition with slight environmental damage, the final-year issue of this historic U.S. five-cent coin series. This raw, uncertified example displays full design detail and original Mint State luster, with minor surface discoloration or porosity from environmental exposure. A great opportunity to own a visually sharp 19th-century nickel with strong eye appeal and historic value at an affordable price. Specifications: Denomination: 5 Cents Year of Issue: 1883 Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) Designer: James B. Longacre Series: Shield Nickel (1866–1883) Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel Diameter: 20.5 mm Weight: 5 grams Grade: Raw – Mint State Details (Slight Environmental Damage) Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip Highlights: Final year of the long-running Shield Nickel series Mint State details with strong luster and a sharp strike Minor environmental discoloration or surface