1889 5c

Coin / United States of America / 1889 / Philadelphia / V-Nickels / 5c

The 1889 V Nickel is very common from circulated grades up to and including MS65, leaving just the finest of gems with any scarcity at all. A great type coin as it is affordable; although, strike quality is sporadic. So some searching is needed to find the perfect piece for your collection.

coinage-type Liberty head nickel
desg MS
designer Charles E. Barber
diameter 21.2
edge Plain
material 75% copper; 25% nickel
mintage 15,878,025
ngc-id 2775
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.
pcgs-link 3850
pcgs-number 3850
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.
weight-grams 5
year-display 1883-1912