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1887 5c Doubled Die Reverse FS-801

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1887 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 PCGS. (FS-014). PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (0/4). AU58. Mintage 15,263,6 58 HA 312 06/11/2019
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 38420
      Coin Date: 1887
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Variety: Doubled Die Reverse
      Variety 2: FS-801
      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
      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 #: 38420
      NGC ID: 22PL
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