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 and the nickel was disliked

and the nickel was disliked

The obverse features Queen Victoria

although it never struck very well

the quarter

it was designed by Adolph A

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 and the nickel was dislikedThis 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