1883 Shield Nickel – Mint State (MS) – Final Year – Raw U.S. Five-Cent Coin

Description: Offered here is a Mint State (MS) example of the 1883 Shield Nickel, the final year of this iconic U.S. five-cent series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this sharply struck raw coin features the bold Union shield and rays design by James B. Longacre, with full detail and strong original luster. With no signs of circulation wear, this piece is an excellent representative of one of the most historically important and short-lived U.S. nickel types. 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 (MS) Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip Highlights: Final-year issue of the Shield Nickel series Mint State condition – no circulation wear, full strike, and luster Obverse: Prominent Union shield with arrows and cross Reverse: Large numeral “5” with de