1883 Shield Nickel Proof: Market Trends for the Rare Transitional Coin
The 1883 Shield Nickel Proof is a valuable piece of American coin history, representing a unique transition from the Shield design to the Liberty Head nickel. Created by James Barton Longacre, the Shield design was officially replaced by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber’s Liberty Head “V” Nickel in 1883. This design shift has made the … Read more