1886 Liberty Head V Nickel VF
Numismatic
1886 Liberty Head V Nickel VF
The 1886 Liberty Head five-cent piece represents a classic era in United States coinage. Struck in Philadelphia, this base-metal coin contains no precious metal, yet it carries immense historical character. The obverse features a profile of Liberty wearing a crown, with the date 1886 positioned below the portrait. On the reverse, the design centers around a large Roman numeral V, representing the five-cent denomination. This central motif is encircled by a decorative wreath, which is in turn surrounded by the legends UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. This particular specimen is preserved in Very Fine condition, showing the clear details of Charles Barber's iconic late nineteenth-century design.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1886 |
| Grade | Very Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
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