Whitman Expo
1888 Nickel PR Values
Details
The 1888 boasts the highest Proof Liberty Nickel mintage since the 1883 issues and is never surpassed thereafter making it the ultimate type coin. Very common with or without a cameo leaving just the finest gems with any scarcity at all.
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:
3000
Coin Date:
1888
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,582
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Weight:
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
