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A Group of 6 American Coins (with Carrying Cases)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
A Group of 6 American Coins (with Carrying Cases)
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This lot contains the following coins: - 1875 Shield Nickel - 1868 Three Cent Nickel - 1907 Barber Quarter - 1963 Franklin Half Dollar - 1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar - 1864 Two Cent Piece Each coin is packaged in a clear carrying case. The shield nickel was the first 5 cent coin made of the same copper-nickel alloy used to make modern nickels.  Prior 5 cent coins were silver "half dimes.  1875 is a key date, with just over 2 million minted.  The three cent piece (originally silver) was intended to serve as a small convenient which might purchased postage (which had just dropped from 5 cents down to 3 cents).  Civil War silver shortages resulted in the creation of the three cent nickel.  But soon the postage rate was reduced further, rendering the coin somewhat obsolete. The U.S. two cent piece was one of three new denominations begun in the mid to late 19th century.  All three (the two cent piece, three cent piece, and 20 cent piece) were minted for only a short period before they were discontinued. The Barber coins (dime, quarter and half dollar) were the last U.S. coins with an identical obverse.  Since about 1916, dimes, quarters and halves all had different designs.  The Franklin half dollar saw criticism both of its design, and the appearance of the initials of its designer, John R. Sinnochs (JRS).  Many people incorrectly took the initials to refer to Joseph Stalin. The Walking Liberty is one of the most attractive U.S. coins.  That said, its obverse appears a bit "muddy", due, in part to the complexity of the design.  JC-30355