1912-S Liberty Head V Nickel VF
Numismatic
1912-S Liberty Head V Nickel VF
The 1912-S Liberty Head nickel represents a historic milestone for United States five-cent coinage. This issue marks the very first time a nickel was struck at the San Francisco Mint, denoted by the small S mint mark on the reverse. It also stands as the final official year of the classic Liberty Head design, making this particular issue highly significant for those exploring twentieth-century American coinage. On the obverse, a left-facing portrait of Liberty is depicted wearing a coronet adorned with a wreath. The word LIBERTY is inscribed upon her crown, accompanied by the 1912 date below. The reverse features a prominent Roman numeral V, symbolizing its five-cent face value, nestled within a detailed wreath. Surrounding this central design are the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the traditional motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. This specific coin has been preserved in Very Fine condition, showing clear details of Charles Barber's iconic engraving.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1912 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| 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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