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The 1888 boasts the highest Proof Liberty Nickel mintage since the 1883 issues and is never surpassed thereafter making it the ultimate type coin. Very common with or without a cameo leaving just the finest gems with any scarcity at all.
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:
3000
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,582
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3886
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Coin Value History
1888 5c PR
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1888 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $8,500 | $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 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1888 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,582....
$1,098
1888 5C PR64 NGC. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,582. ...
$390
1888 5C PR65 NGC. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,582. ...
$480
1888 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (24/783). Mintage 4,582. ...
$228
1888 5C PR63 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (90/665). PCGS Population: (143/766). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 4,...
$264
5C 1888 PCGS PR67
$1,586
1888 5C -- Tooled -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/747). PCGS Population: (2/889). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for pro...
$159
1888 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/703). PCGS Population (7/769). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$184
1888 5C PR 55 ANACS. Mintage: 4,582. ...
$121
1888 5C PR66 NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. McClure. NGC Census: (85/16). PCGS Population: (115/15). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for N...
$690
1888 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,582. ...
$384
1888 5C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.1 green label holder. CDN: $405 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,582....
$552
1888 5C PR62 ANACS. Mintage 4,582....
$192
1888 5c NGC Proof 63
$230
1888 5c PCGS Proof 67
$2,000
1888 5C --Altered Surfaces--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 4,582. (#3886)...
$161
1888 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/636). PCGS Population (7/695). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $145. (#3886)...
$92
1888 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (110/14). NGC Census: (85/14). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,582. ...
$840
1888 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. This piece is housed in a green label holder. PCGS Population: (408/374). NGC Census: (316/364). CD...
$336
1888 5C PR65 NGC. Mintage 4,582. ...
$480
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
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
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