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Another key issue behind the 1885 and 1912-S, as number 3 in the rankings of rare V Nickels. Scarce as a circulated coin and gradually even more tough in Mint State. Gems then become truly rare. This date is known to have a weak strike; so, super high-quality examples are not easy to find.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty with the word LIBERTY on her crown faces left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Large V (roman numeral 5) is centered in the design surrounded by an ornate wreath with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS * around the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears near the top between the wreath and letters STATES OF AME.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2951
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering:
V, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1886
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,326,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3847
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Coin Value History
1886 5c MS
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1886 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3218-0.20200626064157466.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Vobv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $4,600
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $16 – $4,600
1884 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $12,000
1885 5c MS
Worth: $125 – $26,000
1887 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $10,000
1888 5c MS
Worth: $10 – $9,000
1889 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
1890 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $12,000
1891 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $12,500
1892 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $26,400
1893 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,000
1894 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
1886 5C AG3 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$114
1886 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 48 in 45, 685 finer (8/26). CDN: $530 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,330,290....
$610
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. VF-20 (PCGS).
$366
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$3,416
1886 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 22 in 64, 13 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,330,290....
$2,928
1886 5C MS63 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CAC: 11 in 63, 35 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. B...
$2,322
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Poor-1 (CACG).
$114
1886 5C Good 4 NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$149
1886 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 53 in 25, 905 finer (2/26). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 3,330,290....
$415
1886 5C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: 70 in 6, 659 finer (2/26). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$165
1886 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 48 in 62, 154 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$1,403
1886 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 50, 639 finer (12/25). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,330,290....
$732
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. VG Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$145
1886 5C MS66 PCGS. ...
$7,930
1886 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,330,290....
$915
1886 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 63 in 40, 723 finer (12/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 3,330,290....
$516
1886 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 12, 1057 finer (12/25). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 3,3...
$312
1886 5C AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (16/76). Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$840
1886 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/982). Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$288
1886 5C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/1082 and 0/15+). Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$210
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