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1902 Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 2,018 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Charles E. Barber |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1230 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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Mint records show 2,018 proof Liberty Head nickels for 1902, a modest increase from 1901 and continuing the gradual recovery in proof set demand. The figure remains below pre-Panic levels but shows consistent year-over-year growth that would continue through the decade. The 1902 proof is available at modest premiums to specialist collectors.
Strike quality is strong for the year, with typical Philadelphia proof characteristics: mirror fields, frosted devices, and crisp detail on well-preserved examples. The 1902 shows generally consistent die states and preservation patterns. Cameo pieces are available, and Deep Cameo examples command premiums when they appear at major auctions.
For collectors building complete Liberty Head proof sets, the 1902 is a routine early-1900s entry that does not present particular challenges. The coin sits comfortably in the middle of the gradual proof recovery period.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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