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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 3866 Coin Date: 1905 Denomination (Short): 5c Denomination (Long): 5 Cents Desg: MS Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel Mintage: 29,825,124 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: Similar to the rest of the Liberty V Nickel Series, this series comes from a high mintage (almost 30 million) making it yet another solid type coin. The 1905 is common all the way through to its finest grades. However, this issue is unique with regard to the toning that it is known for. Also, its luster and eye appeal are stunning.
PCGS #: 3866 NGC ID: 277G
