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A mintage drop occurs with the 1890 compared to previous years; but, as most pieces were saved, this issue remains in the type coin category. There were 2,740 coins originally struck. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are slightly scarcer with deep cameos being quite rare.
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.
Book Reference
Key to Collecting: The 1890 nickel should be plentiful in choice and gem Mint State, but it is not. There are two reasons for this. First, at this time the nation was having economic hiccups from overexpansion in the prairie states, and the coin market was in the doldrums. Many of the rarities in the auction offering of the Lorin G. Parmelee sale this year failed to find buyers. Second, as if the market problems were not enough, many coins were lightly struck. Peters and Mohon wrote in 1995, “If a fully struck gem is found, buy it!”
Proofs are elusive, but when found they are apt to be nicer in quality than those of the preceding two years.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Striking is often subpar, with lightness on the stars or on the corn ear. Luster can be dull. This date is a challenge for the connoisseur. There were 132 obverse dies made. 3008 (Deep Cameo)——3,0006,25015,500—
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Proofs are usually well struck with Full Details. Planchet flakes and chips are common on these and other Proofs of the era, as are lint marks.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3006
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,740
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3888
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1890 5c PR
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1890 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,750 | $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
1889 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $7,200
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
1890 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 93 in 65, 19 finer (1/26). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 2,740....
$488
1890 5C PR63 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 2,740. ...
$268
1890 5C PR66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/0). Mintage 2,740....
$840
1890 5C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 2,740. ...
$336
1890 5C PR62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (43/502). NGC Census: (24/349). PR62. Mintage 2,740. ...
$204
1890 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/372). PCGS Population (5/475). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$147
1890 5C --Cleaned--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/335). PCGS Population (2/455). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$141
1890 5C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (91/17). CDN: $405 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$552
1890 5C PR63 PCGS. Mintage 2,740. ...
$204
1890 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/0 and 0/0+). Mintage 2,740. ...
$780
1890 5C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 2,740. ...
$288
1890 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (25/347). PCGS Population: (41/474). Mintage 2,740. ...
$141
1890 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (4/369). PCGS Population (5/478). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$153
1890 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (95/19). Mintage 2,740. ...
$396
1890 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (149/363). NGC Census: (80/280). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 2,740....
$216
1890 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/0). NGC Census: (17/2). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,740. ...
$691
1890 5C PR64 PCGS. This piece is housed in a green label holder. PCGS Population: (259/105). NGC Census: (167/115). CDN: $2...
$336
1890 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (26/346). PCGS Population (40/441). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$164
1890 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (4/322). PCGS Population (5/435). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$187
1890 5C PR65 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (17/4). Mintage 2,740. ...
$432
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