There are four basic nickel designs: Shield, Liberty, Buffalo and the Jefferson, with only slight variations in early coins.

Rumor has it that the coin was produced illegally because it ... These first nickels were known as “Shield nickels” and were produced from 1866 to 1883, according to the American Bullion ...

The 1880 shield nickel is a beautiful bit of coinage ... issued by the Philadelphia Mint (along with a further 3,955 proof coins, per The Spruce Crafts), making it attainable yet most desirable ...

Tom Brady’s transition to a minority ownership role with the Las Vegas Raiders brings new inspiration to the team. He shared ...