Obsolete Coins
Coins that were minted by the US Government that have been out of production for some time. 3 Cent Nickels, 3 Cent Silver Trimes and 2 Cent Shield technically Half Dimes are still minted today with the Nickels being 5 Cents.
1830 Half Dime
Capped Bust Half Dime
Mintage 1,240,000 89% Silver 11% Copper Half Dimes Minted 1794-1873
1862 Half Dime
Seated Liberty Half Dime
Mintage 1,492,000 90% Silver 10% Copper Half Dimes Minted 1794-1873
1864 2 Cent
2 Cent Shield
Mintage 19,822,000 95% Copper 5% tin/zinc 2 Cent pieces Minted between 1864-1872
1865 3 Cent
3 Cent Nickel
Mintage 11,382,000 75% Copper 25% Nickel 3 Cent Nickels Minted Between 1865-1889
1852 3 Cent
3 Cent Silver
Mintage 18,663,500 75% Silver 255 Copper 3 Cent Silver minted between 1851-1872
1864 2 Cent
2 Cent Shield
Mintage 19,822,000 95% Copper 5% tin/zinc 2 Cent pieces Minted between 1864-1872
1865 2 Cent
2 Cent Shield
Mintage 13,640,000 95% Copper 5% tin/zinc 2 Cent pieces Minted between 1864-1872
1865 3 Cent
3 Cent Nickel
Mintage 11,382,000 75% Copper 25% Nickel 3 Cent Nickels Minted Between 1865-1889
1853 3 Cent
3 Cent Silver
Mintage 11,400,000 75% Silver 255 Copper 3 Cent Silver minted between 1851-1872
1864 2 Cent
2 Cent Shield
Mintage 19,822,000 95% Copper 5% tin/zinc 2 Cent pieces Minted between 1864-1872
1865 2 Cent
2 Cent Shield
Mintage 13,640,000 95% Copper 5% tin/zinc 2 Cent pieces Minted between 1864-1872
1870 3 Cent
3 Cent Nickel
Mintage 1,335,000 75% Copper 25% Nickel 3 Cent Nickels Minted Between 1865-1889