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U.S. coins worth five cents have been around since 1794, but they were called "half dimes" during the early decades. The term "nickel" wasn't (um) coined until 1866, though the smaller half dime.
By late 1970, the Proof Jefferson nickel master dies had become severely worn and lacking fine detail. To correct the issue, the United States Mint set