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The 1903 Liberty V Nickel has a very high mintage with over 28 million coins struck. It is very common from circulated grades up to and including MS66 with just the finest of gems as scarce. The perfect type coin as it is affordable; but, just be aware of striking issues as most are solid strikes but the existence of weakness in parts is quite common. The luster ranges from flashy to satiny.
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 1903 is another common date, obtainable in any grade desired, through gem. Despite this, quality is elusive, and relatively few Mint State coins in the marketplace will appeal to the discriminating buyer. Proofs are scarce, but when seen are usually attractive. A few Proofs have the reverse die misaligned.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Most have some areas of light striking, but sharp coins can be found. The luster is usually quite good. Many die pairs were made, creating numerous variables. A total of 116 obverse dies were made.
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Proofs are usually well struck. Low-contrast portrait and devices, following the revised procedure (starting in 1902) for making Proof dies.
Mintage and Distribution Notes: The portrait of Liberty is lightly polished in the die, as in 1902. The date is very low, with the 1 close to the denticles and distant from the neck. Some small part of this mintage, probably a particular press run, was accom- plished with the obverse and reverse dies aligned in the same direction, rather than 180 degrees apart. I discovered this variety in 1961, if I recall correctly. I do remember the occasion: a trip on a snowy day with Jim Ruddy to visit Ambrose Brown, a numis- matist of Penn Yan, New York, who had o!ered his collection for sale. Included was a set of Liberty nickels with Proof finish, in a small Raymond “National” page. Upon looking at the back of the page I noticed that, as expected, all of the reverses were upside down, except for one that must have been placed in the holder incorrectly. I flipped back and saw that the corresponding obverse was actually right-side up, and that the dies had been misaligned. Ever since then I’ve kept an eye out for these special finds, which seem to be at least five or six times rarer than a regular issue.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2968
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1903
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
Coin Date:
1903
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
28,004,935
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3864
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1903 5c MS
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1903 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $1 – $3,600
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $8 – $3,600
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
1903 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 80 in 58 (3 in 58+), 1423 finer (11/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$94
1903 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 28,006,725....
$420
1903 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$84
1903 5C MS63 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (9/167). Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$192
1903 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (33/903). Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$89
1903 5C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (60/2). Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$1,082
1903 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 15% Off Center -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/1403). Mintage 28,006,725....
$564
1903 5C MS64 NGC. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$204
1903 5C Repunched Date, RPD-005, AU50 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 28,006,725.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPD-005...
$59
1903 5C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,001
1903 5c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$65
1903 5C -- Scratched, Corroded -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/711). PCGS Population (4/939). Mintage: 28,006,724. N...
$40
1903 5C AU53 ANACS. ...
$62
1903 5C
$460
1903 5C
$16
1903 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 20% Off Center -- AU58 PCGS Secure. ...
$885
1903 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$408
1903 5C MS62 NGC. Mintage 28,006,725. ...
$91
1903 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 28,006,725....
$129
1903 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (27/772). PCGS Population: (5/1134). Mintage 28,006,724. ...
$65
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