Is the coin AU or Uncirculated? Sometime it's a tough call. Begin by checking the fields behind the lettering and date. Can you see the lighter areas behind the U and M in the example above? This is one of...
Nickel 5 Cent Pieces In 1866, the nickel 5 cent piece first debuted in the United States. Up until that time, a half dime was also that was available. The Mint's first series of this new type of coins was...
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