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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 3001)

The 1888 Five cents is part of a series of Liberty head nickel coins struck from 1883-1913. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Proof (PR) strike, this coin is made of 75% copper; 25% nickel from a mintage of 4,582 struck.
The 1888 boasts the highest Proof Liberty Nickel mintage since the 1883 issues and is never surpassed thereafter making it the ultimate type coin. Very common with or without a cameo leaving just the finest gems with any scarcity at all.
Obverse: Lady Liberty with the word LIBERTY on her crown faces left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse: Large V (roman numeral 5) is centered in the design surrounded by an ornate wreath with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS * around the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears near the top between the wreath and letters STATES OF AME.

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Catalog Detail

GSID: 3001
Coin Date: 1888
Denomination: 5c / Five cents
Designation: PR
Mint Mark: P
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 4,582
Coinage Type: Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years: 1883-1913
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Weight: 5 gr
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1888
Obverse Designer: Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering: V, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, CENTS
Reverse Designer: Charles Barber
PCGS #: 83886
NGC ID: 277W
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