Whitman Expo
1895 Nickel PR Values
Details
The 1895 V Nickel comes from a low mintage for the series of 2,062. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems which, in the nicest of grades, are extremely rare and valuable. Cameo coins are a good bit scarcer with deep cameos non-existent.
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:
3021
Coin Date:
1895
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,062
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
