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Only the 1912-S beats out the 1885 V Nickel for the lowest mintage in this series. An extremely small fraction of the original mintage, of almost 1.5 million, have survived. Scarce as an circulated coin and gradually even more tough in Mint State. Gems become truly 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:
2950
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1885
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,472,700
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3846
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Coin Value History
1885 5c MS
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1885 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $25,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1885 5C XF40 ANACS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$1,129
1885 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 77 in 58 (1 in 58+), 385 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$2,044
1885 5C MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,538
1885 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 77 in 55, 462 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,476,49...
$1,800
1885 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 12, 1008 finer (11/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,4...
$630
1885 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 15, 934 finer (11/25). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,47...
$750
1885 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$1,920
1885 5C MS65 PCGS....
$6,300
1885 5C Fair 2 PCGS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$114
1885 5C VG10 PCGS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$540
1885 5C Good 6 PCGS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$336
1885 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/573). Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$1,680
1885 5C VG8 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (12/189). Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$602
1885 5C AG3 NGC. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$234
1885 5C MS63 PCGS. The 1885 Liberty nickel is a very popular key date having the second lowest mintage of the series. Only ...
$3,840
1885 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/850). Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$960
1885 5C Good 4 NGC. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$288
1885 5C MS66+ PCGS....
$10,200
1885 5C MS64 PCGS....
$5,040
1885 5C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/2048). NGC Census: (15/1148). Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$134
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
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $8 – $3,600
1884 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $12,000
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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