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Also a low mintage in the series with 1,938 coins struck in 1898. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value for cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are very rare.
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:
3032
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1898
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,795
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93896
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Coin Value History
1898 5c PR DCAM
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1898 5c PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/NCobvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $245 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $245 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1900ovvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $125 – $7,000
1883 5c Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $1,800
1884 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,399
1885 5c PR
Worth: $750 – $10,000
1886 5c PR
Worth: $350 – $24,000
1887 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $2,500
1888 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $8,160
1889 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $7,200
1890 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1891 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1892 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,250
1893 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,500
1894 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,750
1898 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/11). ...
$1,020
1898 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1). NGC Census: (3/1). PR66. ...
$3,000
1898 5C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/5). NGC Census: (1/4). PR65. From The Good Karma Lane Collectio...
$1,560
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-67 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$12,000
1898 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/11). NGC Census: (1/5). PR64. ...
$1,080
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$3,840
1898 5C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/4 and 0/0+). PR65. ...
$2,220
1898 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2/5). NGC Census: (1/2). ...
$1,018
1898 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,520
1898 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 DCAM ex: D.L. Hansen
$2,385
1898 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$862
1898 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC and PCGS combined list only 17 proof 1898 Liberty nickels in the Deep or Ultra Cameo cate...
$2,340
5C 1898 PCGS PR65 DCAM CAC
$2,970
1898 5C PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,080
1898 5C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,762
1898 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,500
1898 5C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,528
1898 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$3,055
1898 5C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,115
1898 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$2,820
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