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The 1903 Liberty V Nickel has a very high mintage with over 28 million coins struck. It is very common from circulated grades up to and including MS66 with just the finest of gems as scarce. The perfect type coin as it is affordable; but, just be aware of striking issues as most are solid strikes but the existence of weakness in parts is quite common. The luster ranges from flashy to satiny.
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:
2968
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1903
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:
1903
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
28,004,935
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3864
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Coin Value History
1903 5c MS
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1903 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,500 | $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 |
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
1886 5c MS
Worth: $58 – $35,000
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
1903 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Doily.
$1,525
1903 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$109
1903 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$854
1903 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 80 in 58 (3 in 58+), 1423 finer (11/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$94
1903 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 28,006,725....
$420
1903 5C MS63 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (9/167). Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$192
1903 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (33/903). Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$89
1903 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 15% Off Center -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/1403). Mintage 28,006,725....
$564
1903 5C Repunched Date, RPD-005, AU50 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 28,006,725.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPD-005...
$59
1903 5C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,001
1903 5c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$65
1903 5C -- Scratched, Corroded -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/711). PCGS Population (4/939). Mintage: 28,006,724. N...
$40
1903 5C AU53 ANACS. ...
$62
1903 5C
$460
1903 5C
$16
1903 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$256
1903 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$84
1903 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$885
1903 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 20% Off Center -- AU58 PCGS Secure. ...
$885
1903 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$408
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