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This desirable type coin issue is common from the lowest circulated grades up to the gem level, leaving just the finest of gems with any scarcity at all. The 1893 is known to have a gorgeous luster and eye appeal; but, like others in the series, striking on the reverse can be quite weak.
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:
2958
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1893
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:
1893
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,368,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3854
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Coin Value History
1893 5c MS
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1893 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
1893 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 50 in 58 (1 in 58+), 791 finer (12/25). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$159
1893 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,370,195. ...
$304
1893 5C MS65+ PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,370,195....
$630
1893 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 62 in 62, 416 finer (10/25). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 13,370,195. ...
$149
1893 5C XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/90). Mintage 13,370,195. ...
$109
1893 5C MS63 ANACS. Mintage 13,370,195. ...
$169
1893 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (20/461). PCGS Population: (8/721). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 13,370,19...
$134
1893 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (10/2). PCGS Population: (36/3). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 13,370,195. ...
$780
1893 5c PCGS AU55
$140
1893 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$12,000
1893 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- XF40 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1893 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/560). NGC Census: (0/422). Mintage: 13,370,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$36
1893 5C --Cleaned--MS60 ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/353). PCGS Population (2/465). Mintage: 13,370,195. Numismedia Wsl...
$98
1893 5C AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/319). PCGS Population (0/400). Mintage: 13,370,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $86. (#3854)...
$90
1893 5C Liberty Nickel--Broadstruck, Damaged--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. (#3854)...
$42
1893 5C
$25
1893 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 58, 500 finer (12/25). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 13,370,195....
$164
1893 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,370,195. ...
$336
1893 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (103/42). NGC Census: (76/12). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,370,1...
$504
1893 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (62/409). Mintage 13,370,195. ...
$124
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
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
1894 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
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