1891 5c

Coin / United States of America / 1891 / Philadelphia / V-Nickels / 5c

Mintages drop occurs, once again, with the 1891 compared to previous years. Yet, as most pieces are still in existence, this issue remains a type coin. There were 2,350 coins originally struck. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are slightly scarcer with deep cameos being quite rare.

coinage-type Liberty head nickel
desg PR
designer Charles E. Barber
diameter 21.2
edge Plain
material 75% copper; 25% nickel
mintage 2,350
ngc-id 277Z
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 3889
pcgs-number 3889
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 1883-1913