1900 Nickel MS Values

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1900 Nickel MS Values

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This century mark Liberty Nickel is the highest mintage so far in the series with over 27.2 million coins struck. It is very common from circulated grades up to and including MS65, leaving just the finest of gems with any scarcity at all. Nice type coin as it is affordable. However, just be aware of striking issues as most are solid strikes but some reverses can be a bit weaker.

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:

2965

Coin Date:

1900

Denomination:

5c / 5 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

27,253,733

Coinage Type:

Liberty head nickel

Coinage Years:

1883-1912

Composition:

75% copper; 25% nickel

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

5 gr

Weight:

0.1608 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

21.2 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Charles E. Barber

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1900

Obverse Designer:

Charles Barber

Reverse Lettering:

V, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, CENTS

Reverse Designer:

Charles Barber

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