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The 1889 Liberty V Nickel comes from a moderate mintage for the series, of 3,336, keeping it in type coin territory. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are much more rare with deep cameos non-existent.
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.
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Key to Collecting: The 1889 nickel is plentiful in most grades up to and including Mint State. However, once again quality can be a challenge. The good news here, and for other years, is that most buyers don’t notice sharpness of strike or eye appeal, leaving the choice pieces for you! Proofs vary in quality, but the mintage was large enough that you will find a choice example without difficulty.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Sharpness and luster vary, but choice pieces with good eye appeal are definitely scarce. The date logotype used on all dies (circulation strikes and Proofs) has the 1 too high in relation to the curved baseline of the following three digits, this being characteristic of other years in the 1886 to 1889 era. There were 134 obverse dies made for this year, equating to 118,000 impressions per die, if all were used—compare this to earlier issues. The increase in impressions per die created many coins with surfaces showing metal flow or pebbly characteristics. Light striking of certain areas is common for this year.
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Proofs are usually well struck with Full Details. Surfaces sometimes are dull, grainy, and lifeless, as with 1888 Proofs. Others have sat- iny, somewhat lustrous surfaces reminiscent of a gem Mint State coin.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3003
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,336
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3887
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1889 5c PR
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1889 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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: $200 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $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: $110 – $7,000
1883 5c Cents PR
Worth: $175 – $1,680
1884 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $1,272
1885 5c PR
Worth: $750 – $10,000
1886 5c PR
Worth: $350 – $24,000
1887 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $2,500
1888 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $8,160
1890 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,600
1891 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,600
1892 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,000
1893 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $1,500
1894 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $1,750
1895 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,600
1889 5C PR65 NGC. CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,336. ...
$488
1889 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,336. ...
$439
1889 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,336....
$671
1889 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/835). NGC Census: (15/618). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,336. ...
$204
1889 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/0). NGC Census: (23/1). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 3,336. ...
$2,880
1889 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (119/716). NGC Census: (60/555). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,336....
$216
1889 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$3,408
1889 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (2/520). PCGS Population (1/596). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$207
1889 5C PR61 NGC. Shallowly mirrored and at first glance looking like a fully struck business strike. Lovely multicolored t...
$150
1889 5C PR50 CSN. ...
$80
1889 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,336....
$488
1889 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,336. From the Grant Powell Collection....
$480
1889 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,336. ...
$732
1889 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/686). NGC Census: (13/583). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$176
1889 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Groman. PCGS Population: (25/0). NGC Census: (21/1). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. ...
$2,520
1889 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (59/549). PCGS Population: (118/704). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,336. ...
$222
1889 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$3,819
1889 5C PR60 ANACS. Both sides are essentially untoned ...
$83
1889 5C PR61 NGC. A thin veneer of low intensity ...
$144
1889 5C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $405 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,336....
$552
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