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Similar to the preceding 1884, this is a relatively high mintage affordable type coin. There were 3,790 originally struck in which most have survived. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are slightly scarcer with deep cameos being 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2992
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,790
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83883
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Coin Value History
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1885 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 50 in 65 (1 in 65+) Cameo, 81 finer. CAC: 12 in 65, 47 finer (1/26). Mintage...
$1,647
1885 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/17). NGC Census: (38/13). PR66. Mintage 3,790....
$1,500
1885 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.1....
$2,640
1885 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/112). NGC Census: (38/86). PR64. ...
$960
1885 5C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. ...
$9,600
1885 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (13/46). Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,512
1885 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/17). Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,620
1885 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.1....
$2,640
1885 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. ...
$930
1885 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (39/47). PCGS Population: (46/67). PR65....
$1,260
1885 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/16). NGC Census: (38/14). PR66. Mintage 3,790. ...
$2,040
1885 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.1....
$3,840
1885 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$911
1885 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/66 and 1/10+). NGC Census: (38/51 and 2/6+). PR65. ...
$1,260
1885 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (36/13). PCGS Population: (54/15). PR66. SPECIAL TERMS: All rolls, mint set...
$2,280
5C 1885 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$3,642
1885 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (38/85). PCGS Population (29/98). ...
$1,087
1885 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/65). NGC Census: (40/50). PR65. ...
$1,020
1885 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (34/13). PCGS Population: (52/15). PR66. ...
$1,740
5C 1885 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$5,052
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
Worth: $200 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
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
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