1871 Nickel Pattern 5 Cents PR CAM J-1050 Values

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1871 Nickel Pattern 5 Cents PR CAM J-1050 Values

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

Design Details

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