USA 5 cents Liberty Nickel 1902
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 112 |
| Mintage | 2,018 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel |
| thickness | 1.95 mm |
| diameter | 21.21 mm |
| weight | 5 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
E PLURIBUS UNUM
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
V CENTS
Introduction of Coins
Sales of proof nickels continued their modest rate in 1902, though enough have survived that this date is not rare. Even gems have been certified in sufficient numbers to be collectable. Cameo pieces, however, are quite rare, and this is true for most of the decade. On the plus side, planchet quality was generally higher than in earlier years.Read More
