1873 Shield Nickel Open 3 - F (Fine) Grade / Condition - 1873 Nickel Open 3 Variety - Shield Type Nickel 1800's - Great Date & Grade 1889 Indian Head AU (About Uncirculated) Condition

AU (About Uncirculated) Condition

although it never struck very well

the quarter

"S" mint mark

Until 1929

1873 Shield Nickel Open 3 - F (Fine) Grade / Condition - 1873 Nickel Open 3 Variety - Shield Type Nickel 1800's - Great Date & Grade 1889 Indian Head AU (About Uncirculated) ConditionThis listing is for one 1873 Shield Nickel, as pictured, in condition as shown. Open 3 F (Fine) Grade Condition. The Mint Act of 1873 ended the production of the half dime. Despite the abolition, the silver pieces continued to circulate in the West, where silver or gold coins were preferred, and the nickel was disliked, throughout the remainder of the 19th century. The act also gave the Mint Director the authority to suspend production of any