SAVE ON THE PAIR! U.S. 1867-1883 "No-Rays" 5 Cent Shield Nickel -- Minted after the Civil War to replace fractional currency this was America's first nickel 5 cent piece & U.S. 1864-1871 "Shield" Copper 2 Cent Piece -- Introduced during the Civil War, after a severe penny shortage this was the first coin to carry the inscription "In God We Trust." 20.5mm & 23mm
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