Whitman Expo
1897 Nickel PR Values
Details
The 1897 has a low mintage in the series with 1,938 coins struck. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value for cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are rare but not too difficult to locate.
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:
3027
Coin Date:
1897
Denomination:
5c / 5 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,938
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
