Collection: Nickels

Nickels, minted as a replacement for the Half Dime, and completely eliminating the silver composition in favor of nickel,  were introduced in 1866 with the Shield design.  The Half Dime series was discontinued in 1873.

Shield Five Cents (1866-1883)
Liberty Head Five Cents (1883-1913)
Buffalo Five Cents (1913-1938)