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The majority of the first year issue V Nickels were minted in very large quantities to fix the NO CENTS problem. Common from the poorest of grades up to the gem level, leaving just the finest of gems with any scarcity at all. Known to have a solid strike but the devices of the reverse would show the first signs of a weaker strike.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2948
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1883
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
Variety:
Cents
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,026,200
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3844
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Coin Value History
1883 5c Cents MS
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1883 5c Cents MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
1883 5C With Cents MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 115 in 66 (22 in 66+), 30 finer. CAC: 44 in 66, 4 finer (11/25). CDN: ...
$1,952
1883 5C With Cents MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,150
1883 5C With Cents, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$171
1883 5C With Cents, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$174
1883 5C With Cents, MS65 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 36 in 65, 48 finer (10/25). CDN: $40...
$1,320
1883 5C With Cents MS62 NGC. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$159
1883 5C With Cents AU55 NGC. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$114
1883 5C With Cents MS61 ANACS. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$134
1883 5C With Cents MS64 PCGS. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$288
1883 5C With Cents AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/1871). Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$94
1883 5C Liberty Nickel With Cents -- Major Reverse Lamination -- VG10 ANACS....
$65
1883 5c PCGS F15 (With Cents)
$70
Liberty Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 75% Off Center -- XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,200
1883 5C With Cents XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/1763). NGC Census: (12/1117). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$80
1883 5c PCGS VF35 (With Cents)
$70
1883 5c PCGS UNC Detail (With Cents Environmental Damage)
$110
1883 5C With Cents -- Ex-Jewelry, Reverse Mount Removed -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (3/830). PCGS Population (1...
$15
1883 5C With Cents Shield Nickel -- Obverse Half of Split Planchet -- VG8 NGC, ... (Total: 2 coins)
$239
1883 5C With Cents--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (4/722). PCGS Population (10/852). Mintage: 16,032,983. Numis...
$115
1883 5C With Cents Nickel--Split After Strike--Good 4 ANACS. ... (Total: 2 pieces)
$276
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
Worth: $3 – $2,600
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $2,500
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
Worth: $1 – $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
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
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