Whitman Expo
1883 No Cents Nickel PR Values
Details
The first year of the V Nickels in which this issue had the word CENTS replaced by the phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM. This change made the issue more vulnerable to potential alterations (gold plated to look like a Half Eagle). Thus ending the design in well under a year. From a small mintage of 5,219 yet common without cameo designations. Cameo pieces are scarce with deep cameos being quite rare and desirable.
Obverse: Lady Liberty with the word LIBERTY on her crown faces left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse: Large V (roman numeral 5) is centered in the design surrounded by an ornate wreath with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM around the periphery.
Basic Information
GSID:
2980
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,219
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Cents
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
