16
May

FIRST NICKLES ON THIS DATE IN 1866

US-Mint-Seal-Black_240x172 
first 5 cent piece

The Shield nickel, designed by James B. Longacre,Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint (below). It was the first nickel five-cent piece minted in the United States.

James_Barton_Longacre_ 
                                            James B. Longacre

posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,Currency,DEBUT,HISTORY and have No Comments

Place your comment

Please fill your data and comment below.
Name
Email
Website
Your comment

  • Calendar

  • Recent Comments

  • Recent Posts

  • Categories

  • Archives

© PDX RETRO 2010 | Created by Bob Karm.
Website hosted by Steve's PC Repair