1894 Proof Liberty Head Nickel NGC PF63

Why add the 1894 Proof Liberty Head Nickel NGC PF63 to your collection?

This 1894 Proof Liberty Head Nickel was evaluated by the third party grading experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) at the solidly collectible Proof 63 (PF63) level. The Liberty Nickel series is a popular one in American Numismatics and boasts several interesting stories and some fabled rarities.

• This coin was struck to proof quality at the Philadelphia Branch of the U.S. Mint.
• The coin has a limited mintage of 2,632.
• Collectors should note the small NGC population of 67 examples in this grade as of 11/18/2020.
• Both the obverse and reverse were designed by Charles E. Barber, the Sixth Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.

Classic Charles Barber Liberty Obverse

Obverse: The obverse of the coin features a left facing portrait of Lady Liberty. Her hair is gathered in a bun with a ringlet dangling at her neck. She wears a small crown inscribed with the word "Liberty." Her image is surrounded by 13 stars. The date of issue appears below the portrait.

Reverse: The reverse of the coin features the Roman Numeral "V" (the number 5) as the central detail. The V is surrounded by a wreath and the inscriptions "Cents" "United States of America" and "E Pluribus Unum."

The PF63 Grade

The Proof 63 (PF 63) grade indicates that there are some minute imperfections and that the coin has excellent, uncirculated surfaces and lustrous eye appeal. The coins in this grade have average or better strikes.

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