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In 1869, the 5 cent coin you are looking at is likely a shield nickel. In which case the coin is a copper-nickel composition (75% copper and 25% nickel). In the same year there was also a half dime, and that was made out of 90% silver and 10% copper. The Shield nickel is the same size and shape as today's nickels, just a different design

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