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The lowest mintage thus far and the first to be under the two thousand mark, at 1,862 struck. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value with cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are rare but not too difficult to locate.
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 mintage of nickels was relatively small in 1896, creating a key date. The nation had not yet calmed down from the Panic of 1893, and fewer coins were saved as souvenirs than might have been the case otherwise. For the first time in the Liberty Head series, the Proof mintage figure slipped below the 2,000 mark.
Today, sharply struck Mint State coins in higher grades are very elusive—making this one of the top keys in the series. Proofs are scarce, but when found they are apt to be choice.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Most are lightly struck in one area or another, and luster can be a problem as well. A total of 56 obverse dies were made. 3026 (Deep Cameo)—1,2501,7503,1007,50013,000
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Quality varies. At least one obverse die was heavily repolished; Proofs struck from this die have some stars with flat centers and show prominent lint marks from debris.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3024
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1896
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:
1896
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,862
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3894
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1896 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$4,050 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,450 | $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
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
1896 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,862....
$464
1896 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (41/12). Mintage 1,862. ...
$720
1896 5C PR63 ANACS. Mintage 1,862. ...
$240
1896 5C PR64 PCGS. Housed in a first-generation "rattler" holder. Mintage 1,862....
$408
1896 5c PCGS Proof 61
$230
1896 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,360
1896 5C PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (13/342). PCGS Population (19/412). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$140
1896 5C Proof -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 97 suggests Environmental Damaged as th...
$184
1896 5C --Environmental Damage--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/320). PCGS Population (2/394). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedi...
$150
1896 5C PR50 CSN. ...
$126
1896 5C PR68 ICG. The toning is fully original, vivid, ...
$1,955
1896 5C PR65 PCGS. Mintage 1,862. ...
$396
1896 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (39/11). PCGS Population: (28/6). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,862. ...
$2,400
1896 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (106/362). NGC Census: (48/296). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,862....
$216
1896 5C PR64 NGC. Mintage 1,862. ...
$300
5C 1896 PCGS PR67 CAC
$3,290
1896 5C PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (14/319). PCGS Population (15/389). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$322
1896 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. Impaired Proof 60 OBV. PCGS Population (2/386). NGC Census: (1/299). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia ...
$299
1896 5C
$2,300
1896 5C PR65 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (21/11). Mintage 1,862. ...
$480
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