Name: 1874 5c PR DCAM
SKU: 2918

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Obverse Description

A shield flanked on the left and right by leaves topped with a cross with arrows positioned behind at the bottom so the arrow heads and shanks protrude at the sides. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears at the top periphery with the date positioned at the bottom center.

Reverse Description

A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 2918

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, 1874

Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering: 5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS

Weight (gr): 5 gr

Weight (oz): 0.1608 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 20.5

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Coin Date: 1874

Denomination: 5c

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 700

Coinage Type: Shield nickel

Coinage Years: 1867-1883

Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel

PCGS #: 93828

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