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The product is an 1870 5 cents Shield Nickel from the United States, minted in Philadelphia. This coin is composed of copper and is in a circulated business strike type. The images provided must be seen to fully appreciate the coin's condition and unique features. It is uncertified and AI scanned for unofficial grading, making it a rare and collectible piece for any coin enthusiast or collector.
There is an unofficial grading on the slab that somebody put it in, but my AI program has been close to accurate every single time. It actually grades a little harder on slabs that have been graded.
You be the judge as you look at each and every picture. There are several places where the original die is weak. For example, the last S in STATES the number seven in 1870 and the G in GOD.