Whitman Expo
1871 Nickel Pattern 5 Cents PR CAM J-1050
Details
1871 Five-Cent Piece
Obverse: Liberty Head with coronet, small portrait, facing left, similar to that used on the nickel three-cent piece as well as earlier patterns.
Reverse: Wreath enclosing V CENTS, the V being erroneously shaded on the right, rather than on the left, and presenting a curious appearance.
Basic Information
GSID:
373372
Coin Date:
1871
Denomination:
P5c / Pattern 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1871
Composition:
Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Nickel
Variety 2:
J-1050
Rarity:
R-L6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
