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PCGS Number: 3848 Coin Date: 1887 Denomination (Short): 5c Denomination (Long): 5 Cents Desg: MS Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel Mintage: 15,260,692 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Liberty head nickel Coinage Years: 1883-1912 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 21.2 Weight (Grams): 5 Weight (Ounces): 0.1608 Designer: Charles E. Barber Edge: Plain Obverse Description: 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 Description: 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. General Notes: Like the 1888, the 1887 Liberty Nickel is of relatively average scarcity for the series and is actually very popular among the 1880’s dates. Generally affordable through MS65. High-end gems are scarce to be sure. PCGS #: 3848 NGC ID: 22PL
