for your consideration 1873 shield nickel or 5 cent in as found condition 
Issuerunited states of america
Periodfederal republic
TypeStandard circulation coin
Years1867-1883
Value5 Cents (0.05 USD)
CurrencyDollar (1785-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni)
Weight5 g
Diameter20.5 mm
Thickness1.95 mm
ShapeRound
Techniquemilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
4411
ReferencesKM# 97