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Full entry1885 Liberty Head Nickels (V)
- Mint
- Philadelphia
- Mintage
- 1,476,490
- Composition
- 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
- Designer
- Charles E. Barber
- Weight
- 5 g
- Diameter
- 21.2 mm
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