Coin Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 1901 |
| Denomination | 5 Cents (Liberty Head “V” Nickel) |
| Mint | Philadelphia (no mintmark) |
| Strike Type | Proof |
| Grade | PCGS PF67 – Superb Gem Proof |
| Designer | Charles E. Barber |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Weight | 5.00 grams |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
Obverse:
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Profile of Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY”.
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Surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies and the date 1901 below.
Reverse:
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Large Roman numeral V (denoting 5 cents) within a laurel wreath.
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Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”.
G-4 Good- No details in head. LIBERTY obliterated.
VG-8 Very Good- Some letters in Liberty legible.
F-12 Fine- All letters in LIBERTY legible.
VF-20 Very Fine-Liberty bold, including letter L.
EF-40 Extremely Fine- LIBERTY sharp. Corn grains at bottom of wreath visible on reserve.
AU-50 Aout Uncirculated- Traces of light wear on only high points of design. Half of mint luster present.
MS-60 Uncirculated- No trace of wear, but many contact marks possible. Surface may be spotted, or luster faded.
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
