Whitman Expo
1885 Nickel MS Values
Details
Only the 1912-S beats out the 1885 V Nickel for the lowest mintage in this series. An extremely small fraction of the original mintage, of almost 1.5 million, have survived. Scarce as an circulated coin and gradually even more tough in Mint State. Gems become truly rare.
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 * CENTS * around the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears near the top between the wreath and letters STATES OF AME.
Basic Information
GSID:
2950
Coin Date:
1885
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,472,700
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Prefix:
Key Date
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
