1890 LIBERTY HEAD FIVE CENTS
PCGS Nos: 3851, 3888
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 16,256,532
Proofs: 2,740
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: 21.2 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 75%
Nickel - 25%
Weight: 5 grams
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia) on the reverse below the button to the left of CENTS
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-66's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 12 PR-66's.
The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-66.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRDC-64.
Sources and recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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