1899 Liberty Head V Nickel Good+
Numismatic
1899 Liberty Head V Nickel Good+
The 1899 Liberty Head five-cent piece offers a fascinating glimpse into late nineteenth-century American coinage. Struck in Philadelphia, this coin belongs to a celebrated era of United States currency design. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty, who wears a crown inscribed with her name, surrounded by stars. On the reverse, the coin displays a prominent Roman numeral V, representing its five-cent denomination. This central symbol is encircled by a wreath, with the national motto E PLURIBUS UNUM positioned at the top and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA wrapping around the bottom. This particular specimen survives in Good condition, showing the honest wear of a coin that actively circulated at the turn of the twentieth century.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1899 |
| Grade | Good |
| 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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