Shield
(1866-1883)
The obverse design was modified from the two-cent piece already in
production. It features the Union shield with a cross atop it and.... click
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Liberty
Head (1883-1913)
In 1881, Mint Director Archibald Snowden decided to unify the designs
on the 1-cent, 3-cent and 5-cent coins. Mint Chief Engraver,
Charles.... click
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Jefferson
(1938-Date)
Due to problems in production of the Buffalo
Nickel at many of the mints the Treasury Department wanted to replace
the Buffalo Nickel with a new design...
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