May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 CHF Editor Coin History, U.S. Coins, Video The Racketeer Nickel: the only American coin to spark its own crime spree! The 1883 Nickel was the only coin in American history to spark its own crime wave! Watch now to learn about the King of the Con Men, and how he used a humble nickel to fool cigar store owners – and learn why he was never convicted for his crimes!
