“The nickel was the coin from 1866 to 1876,” says Bowers. Even after that, as dimes and quarters rose in prominence, nickels were the coin of convenience.

Nickels are typically thought of as common pocket change, but some rare and historic pieces have sold for thousands—or even ...

The most valuable nickel by far is the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, which American Bullion calls one of the “most legendary and mysterious” coins in U.S. history.Rumor has it that the coin was ...

The nickel we are familiar with today first entered circulation in 1866. ... Shield nickels (1866-1883) Liberty Head nickel (1883-1913) Buffalo/Indian Head nickel (1913-1938) ...

O n May 16, 1866, Congress authorized the creation of a new American coin: the five-cent piece composed of copper and “not exceeding twenty-five per centum of nickel.”. In other words, they ...

The first true "nickel" appeared in 1866, and bore a shield design based on the previous two-cent piece. It was a very handsome coin, and it even said "5 CENTS" on the reverse! Good job, U.S. Mint.