USA 5 cents Liberty Nickel 1905
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 112 |
| Mintage | 2,152 |
| 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
Though sales of minor proof sets were a bit higher than usual in 1905, this date is still noticeably more scarce than those of the 1880s and early '90s. 1905 proof nickels were quite well made in terms of strike, brilliance and planchet quality, though very few will display enough contrast to be labeled Cameo.Read More
