Whitman Expo
1871 Aluminum Pattern 5 Cents PR J-1052
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:
14031
Coin Date:
1871
Denomination:
P5c / Pattern 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1871
Composition:
Aluminum
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Aluminum
Variety 2:
J-1052
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
