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The 1906 V Nickel is the highest mintage so far in the series with nearly 39 million coins struck. It is very common from circulated grades up to and including MS65 with just the finest of gems as scarce. With its mintage and affordability, the 1906 is certainly a fantastic and popular type coin.
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:
2971
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1906
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:
1906
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
38,612,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3867
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Coin Value History
1906 5c MS
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1906 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $22,000 | $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 |
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
1906 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 38,613,72...
$256
1906 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 38,613,725. ...
$220
1906 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 38,613,725. ...
$464
1906 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$24,000
1906 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 38,613,725. ...
$99
1906 Liberty Head Nickel. Unc Details--Reverse Cleaned (NGC).
$120
1906 5C MS62 NGC. Mintage 38,613,725. ...
$99
1906 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
$660
1906 5C Poor 1 ANACS. Mintage 38,613,725. ...
$30
1906 5C Liberty Nickel -- Double Curved Clip -- VF20 ANACS. (4.82 grams)....
$70
1906 5c NGC AU55 (OH)
$80
1906 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS61 Brown NGC. Wrong planchet errors of the Liberty nickel type are w...
$3,720
1906 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,200
1906 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,160
1906 5c PCGS AU53
$60
1906 5C -- Env. Damage -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. NGC Census: (3/624). PCGS Population (6/987). Mintage: 38,613,724. CDN ...
$22
1906 Liberty Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet, Cleaning -- Genuine PCGS. XF Details. ...
$1,469
1906 5C --Environmental Damaged--MS60 ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/462). PCGS Population (8/651). Mintage: 38,613,724. ...
$64
1906 5C MS63 NGC. Mintage 38,613,725. ...
$107
1906 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 38,613,7...
$390
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