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V nickels, also known as Liberty Head nickels, were designed by Charles E. Barber and were first released in 1883. The "V" nickname stems from the primary reverse device, which is a large Roman numeral V signifying the coin's face value of five cents. This feature caused some confusion early on when the V was the only indication of the coin's denomination, with the word CENTS nowhere to be found on the first 5.5 million or so Liberty nickels struck in 1883. The United States Mint soon added the word CENTS to the reverse of the coin, in addition to the V, and the design remained virtually unchanged for the next 30 years.
The last V nickels were struck for circulation in 1912, though five rolled off the presses in 1913 and were later revealed to the public by a former US Mint employee. The 1913 Liberty Head nickel, which is not a regular-issue coin as it was never formally released into circulation, is now considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in all of numismatics.
In addition to the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, there are a few key dates worth noting in the series. These include the 1885 and 1886 Liberty Head nickels, which are genuinely scarce in all grades. Also ranking among key dates is the 1912-S Liberty Head nickel, which is the lowest-mintage business strike issue in the series (with only 238,000 struck) and alongside the 1912-D Liberty Head nickel represents the only year in the series when mintmarked examples were made.
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:
72359
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
With Cents
Variety 2:
1883-1912
Coin Date:
Liberty (V) Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3843
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Coin Value History
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
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Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,100 | $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]
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Worth: $3 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
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
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
1886 5C AG3 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$114
1912-S 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VG10 Details. Mintage 238,000. ...
$84
1883 5C With Cents MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Minta...
$317
1900 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 27,255,99...
$256
1910 5C MS61 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 30,169,353. ...
$139
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
1885 Liberty Head Nickel. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$512
1885 Liberty Head Nickel. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,190
1908 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$512
1901 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$195
1912-S 5C Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 238,000. ...
$109
1891 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,684
1904 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-67+ (PCGS).
$26,840
1912-S 5C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 238,000. ...
$124
1884 5C AU55 ANACS. RPD-002 plate coin. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 11,273,942. ...
$159
1902 5C Doubled Die Obverse AU58 ANACS. Type Two Reverse. Mintage 31,489,579. ...
$134
1884 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 11,273,942....
$195
1912-S 5C Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 238,000. ...
$196
1885 5C Fair 2 NGC. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$160
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