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This date sees a drop in mintage from its most recent massive mintage predecessors down to about 22.6 million. Slightly scarcer in comparison because of how many were produced. Although high grade gems are tough to find. This 1908 issue is the ultimate 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:
2973
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
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:
1908
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,684,557
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3869
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Coin Value History
1908 5c MS
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1908 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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
1908 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$512
1908 5C MS63 NGC. CAC. CAC: 4 in 63, 62 finer (6/26). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 22,686,177. ...
$242
1908 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,686,177. ...
$220
1908 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 91 in 58 (4 in 58+), 916 finer (11/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$94
1908 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 22,686,177. ...
$99
1908 5C MS67 PCGS....
$12,000
1908 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,110
1908 5C Repunched Date, RPD-005 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Plate. Mintage 22,686,177.Flynn Refer...
$41
1908 5C Misplaced Date, MPD-002, MS61 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 22,686,177.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: MPD-002...
$104
1908 5c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$65
1908 5C MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/455). PCGS Population (7/550). Mintage: 22,686,176. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$101
1908 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/403). PCGS Population (1/517). Mintage: 22,686,176. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$31
1908 5C
$18
1908 5C MS65 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CAC Population: (16/11). Mintage 22,686,177....
$1,020
1908 5C MS63 ANACS. Mintage 22,686,177. ...
$119
1908 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,686,177. ...
$268
1908 5C Repunched Date, RPD-006, AU58 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 22,686,177.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPD-00...
$69
1908 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (108/659). NGC Census: (89/435). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 22,686,...
$94
1908 5C MS67 NGC. ...
$6,612
1908 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/1 and 42/0+). NGC Census: (11/1 and 3/0+). CDN: $870 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$900
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