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This date sees a drop in mintage from recent predecessors down to just over 5 million. Scarcer because of this fact with high grade gems being a true challenge to find. Beware of striking issues as the 1894 flat reverse devices are commonly seen.
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:
2959
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1894
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:
1894
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,410,500
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3855
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Coin Value History
1894 5c MS
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1894 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
1894 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 60 in 58 (1 in 58+), 533 finer (12/25). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$390
1894 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF45. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,413,132....
$109
1894 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/427). Mintage 5,413,132....
$384
1894 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 5,413,132. ...
$690
1894 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 5,413,132. ...
$456
1894 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/647). Mintage 5,413,132. ...
$192
1894 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (25/1). Mintage 5,413,132. ...
$2,280
1894 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$1,320
1894 5C MS67 PCGS....
$9,000
1894 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/564 and 0/27+). NGC Census: (8/333 and 0/3+). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$264
1894 5c PCGS VF35
$132
1894 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (25/262). PCGS Population: (6/455). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,413,132...
$288
1894 5C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/607). NGC Census: (6/336). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Min...
$126
1894 5c PCGS AU50
$255
1894 5C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (10/298). PCGS Population: (32/489). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Min...
$228
1894 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/597). NGC Census: (3/334). Mintage 5,413,132. ...
$75
1894 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/464). NGC Census: (1/286). Mintage: 5,413,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$123
1894 5C --Cleaned-- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/247). PCGS Population (1/321). Mintage: 5,413,132. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$278
1894 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/239). PCGS Population (3/353). Mintage: 5,413,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$109
1894 5C Fine12--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details....
$51
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
1893 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,000
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
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