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Also a low mintage in the series with 1,938 coins struck in 1898. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value for cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are very 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: Probably no more than one in four Mint State coins combines decent sharpness with rich luster. Happily, the supply of 1898 nickels is sufficiently large that a nice one can be found in due course. Proofs are rather scarce and are usually less than PF-65 in numerical rating. When found, examples are apt to be choice. I reiterate that population data are of limited use as coins thought to be below MS-63 or 64 are not often submitted, due to the high cost of grading compared to the market value of the pieces.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Striking varies in sharpness, and luster varies as well. This date is fairly plentiful, and a choice example can be found. A total of 91 obverse dies were made.
This seems to be the last year that the Treasury Department cleaned and reissued large quantities of worn nickels of earlier dates.
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Usually well struck and of nice appearance.
Mintage and Distribution Notes: Breen describes three obverse dies, one with slightly repunched date, another with final 8 especially bold (probably from the uneven punching of the four-digit logotype into the working die).
Catalog Information
GSID:
3030
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
1898
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,795
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3896
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1898 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$1,700 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,450 | $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
1898 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,795. ...
$464
1898 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 66 (4 in 66+), 9 finer (1/26). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,...
$671
1898 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,795. ...
$660
1898 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (87/336). NGC Census: (46/288). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,795. ...
$312
1898 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/423). NGC Census: (11/330). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,795. ...
$204
1898 5c PCGS Proof 67+ ex: D.L. Hansen
$4,325
1898 5C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (3/336). PCGS Population (0/407). Mintage: 1,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$130
1898 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/297). PCGS Population (5/366). Mintage: 1,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $120.(#3896)...
$126
1898 5C PR64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4.0 fatty holder. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,795....
$576
1898 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/6). NGC Census: (46/9). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,795. ...
$552
1898 5C PR65 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (19/16). Mintage 1,795. ...
$458
1898 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/339 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (44/288 and 0/3+). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6...
$360
1898 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/387). NGC Census: (9/323). Mintage: 1,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$147
1898 5C PR67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (6/1). PCGS Population: (6/0). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 1,795. ...
$1,140
1898 5C --Cleaned--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/321). PCGS Population (0/386). Mintage: 1,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$184
1898 5C PR64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 premium holder. From The Flat Wallet Collection....
$396
1898 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/6). NGC Census: (46/9). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,795. ...
$552
1898 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (107/44). NGC Census: (97/55). CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,795. ...
$396
1898 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 63 (OGH Rattler Holder) *Gold CAC*
$325
1898 5C PR62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (16/371). NGC Census: (6/317). Mintage: 1,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$167
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