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One of the highest mintage Proof V Nickels making it a great, affordable type coin. There were 4,290 originally struck in which most are still in existence. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are a good bit scarcer with deep cameos non-existent.
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: The 1886 nickel is generally ranked as the second-rarest Liberty Head nickel in the early series, with 1885 first. However, in Mint State, particularly at the gem level, the 1886 nickel eclipses the 1885 in rarity. High-grade (Very Fine to Mint State) examples are elusive across the board, as little numismatic notice was paid to the date until the 1930’s, by which time most had become well worn. Finding a sharply struck gem would be an accomplishment indeed! Mark Hooten adds this comment:
As with its 1885 “key companion,” many collectors who typically seek out Mint State pieces will settle for a choice AU (About Uncirculated) piece. Often times, the AU grades house coins that possess better detail than many or most of their “Uncirculated” counterparts, making those grades a true bargain.5
Paralleling the situation for 1885, most of the demand for high-grade nickels with the 1886 date is supplied by Proofs, which were made in a fair quantity.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: The striking is usually quite good. Some nickels are prooflike, but not mirrorlike enough to be mistaken for Proofs. The date logotype used on all dies (circulation strikes and Proofs) has the 1 too high in relation to the curved baseline of the following three digits, this being characteristic of other years in the 1886 to 1889 era. There were 101 obverse dies made. If all of them were used, each die would have made 33,000 impressions—a low figure that probably indicates many of the dies were never used (since dies were sometimes retired before they were overly worn, the number isn’t impossible).
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Most are well struck with Full Details, but a few have lightness on the highest parts of the hair. On the reverse, the ear of corn to the left of the ribbon bow also shows lightness.
Mintage and Distribution Notes: At least three obverse dies were used, one with the second 8 repunched, another with the last two digits slightly repunched. The making of multiple Proof dies for short production runs is unexplained, but is perhaps best exemplified by the use of at least five obverse dies in 1895 to coin just 880 examples.
VARIETIES:
Repunched Date—FS-301. Slightly repunched, date most noticeable at the top of the 6.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2994
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,290
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3884
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1886 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
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
1895 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,600
1886 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,290....
$915
1886 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,290. ...
$720
1886 5C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/1079). Mintage 4,290. ...
$384
1886 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (18/0). Mintage 4,290. ...
$3,120
1886 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (135/36). NGC Census: (128/14). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,290. ...
$900
1886 5c PCGS Proof 63
$483
1886 5c PCGS Proof UNC Details (Cleaned)
$325
1886 5C PR68 PCGS. ...
$18,600
1886 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (24/717). PCGS Population: (39/976). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. Min...
$468
1886 5C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/951). NGC Census: (1/734). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$235
1886 5C -- Filed Rims -- PCGS Genuine. Proof. Mintage: 4,290. From The Teich Family Collection. From The Teich Fami...
$470
1886 5C --Corroded, Damaged--PR2 ICG. PR2 Details. NGC Census: (0/642). PCGS Population (0/856). Mintage: 4,290. (#3884)...
$37
1886 5C--Cleaned, Lacquered--ANACS. Proof, Net PR50....
$230
1886 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,290. ...
$810
1886 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (247/423). PCGS Population: (391/484). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,290....
$576
1886 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (8/771). PCGS Population: (17/1055). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 4,290. ...
$480
1886 5C PR67+ NGC....
$2,640
1886 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (133/36 and 11/5+). NGC Census: (126/14 and 2/1+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,320
1886 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (139/835 and 0/19+). NGC Census: (84/632 and 0/7+). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$432
1886 5C Proof PCGS Genuine. Ex: Teich Family Collection. The PCGS number ending in .97 suggests environmental damage as the...
$529
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