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The 1889 V Nickel is very common from circulated grades up to and including MS65, leaving just the finest of gems with any scarcity at all. A great type coin as it is affordable; although, strike quality is sporadic. So some searching is needed to find the perfect piece for your collection.
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:
2954
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,878,025
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3850
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Coin Value History
1889 5c MS
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1889 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
1889 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$207
1889 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 45 in 58, 769 finer (12/25). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 15,881,361...
$244
1889 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 15,881,361....
$216
1889 5C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$468
1889 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (41/2). Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$960
1889 5C MS64 NGC. Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$360
1889 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/798). Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$91
1889 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (13/571). PCGS Population: (6/715). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 15,881,36...
$169
1889 5C AU55 ANACS. Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$124
1889 5c PCGS/CAC XF45
$115
1889 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/755). NGC Census: (5/575). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 15,881,361...
$87
1889 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (58/478). PCGS Population: (62/611). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 15,881,3...
$204
5C 1889 PCGS MS67+ CAC
$36,425
1889 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$2,520
1889 5C Liberty Nickels Broadstruck -- Corroded, Damaged -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (1/544). PCGS Population (2/54...
$52
1889 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 25% Off Center -- VG8 PCGS. ...
$384
1889 5C --Cleaning--Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reaso...
$109
1889 5C VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/467). PCGS Population (2/442). Mintage: 15,881,361. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$42
1889 Liberty Nickel--Struck on a One Cent Planchet--Fine 12 ANACS....
$2,415
1889 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$228
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
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
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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