1883 Shield Nickel – Mint State (MS) – Final Year – Raw U.S. Five-Cent CoinDescription: Offered here is a Mint State (MS) example of the 1883 Shield Nickel, the final year of this iconic U. S. five cent series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this sharply struck raw coin features the bold Union shield and rays design by James B. Longacre, with full detail and strong original luster. With no signs of circulation wear, this piece is an excellent representative of one of the most historically important and short lived U. S.