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1871 P5c Nickel, J-1053 PR

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1871 Five-Cent Piece

Obverse Description

Liberty Head with coronet, small portrait, facing left, similar to that used on the nickel three-cent piece as well as earlier patterns.

Reverse Description

Laurel wreath enclosing 5 CENTS (curved). Closely related to the preceding die, with essentially the same wreath features.

Catalog Information

GSID: 14032
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Nickel
Variety 2: J-1053
Coin Date: 1871
Denomination: P5c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1871
Composition: Nickel
Rarity: H6
PCGS #: 61312
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Auction Prices

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1871 Pattern Five Cents. Judd-1053, Pollock-1188. Rarity-6+. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
1871 Pattern Five Cents. Judd-1053, Pollock-1188. Rarity-6+. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
Sold 8/30/2025
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1871 5C Five Cents, Judd-1053, Pollock-1188, High R.6, PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). ...
1871 5C Five Cents, Judd-1053, Pollock-1188, High R.6, PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). ...
$1,920
Sold 11/24/2024
Heritage Auctions
1871 Pattern Five Cents. Judd-1053, Pollock-1188. Rarity-6+. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).æCAC.
1871 Pattern Five Cents. Judd-1053, Pollock-1188. Rarity-6+. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).æCAC.
$1,292
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1871 5C Five Cents, Judd-1053, Pollock-1188, High R.6, PR62 NGC. ...
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