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The 1897 V Nickel is the highest mintage so far in the series with over 20.4 million coins struck. It 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; but, beware of the strike as it ranges from weak to strong quite sporadically.
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:
2962
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,426,797
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3858
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Coin Value History
1897 5c MS
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1897 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,500 | $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 |
1897 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 95 in 58 (2 in 58+), 791 finer (11/25). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$124
1897 5C MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 20,428,735....
$129
1897 5C MS63 NGC. Mintage 20,428,735. ...
$149
1897 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 20,428,735. ...
$252
1897 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/828). Mintage 20,428,735...
$2,040
1897 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$720
1897 5C Liberty Nickel -- Broadstruck -- AU53 NGC....
$144
1897 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/2 and 13/0+). NGC Census: (10/0 and 2/0+). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66...
$1,110
1897 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (26/431). PCGS Population: (12/690). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 20,428,73...
$115
1897 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 35% Off Center -- XF45 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1897 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$65
1897 5C MS67 PCGS Secure. ...
$9,000
Mint Error: 1897 5c PCGS XF40 (6% Clipped Planchet)
$75
1897 5C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/322). PCGS Population (5/438). Mintage: 20,428,736. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$75
1897 5C AU50--Corroded--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $47.00....
$57
1897 5C Liberty Nickel--Off Center, Scratched, Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. From The Larry Rausch Colle...
$92
1897 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/710). NGC Census: (18/463). CDN: $67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 20,428,7...
$660
1897 5C MS62 PCGS. Mintage 20,428,735. ...
$114
1897 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 20,428,735. ...
$154
1897 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (253/116). NGC Census: (164/72). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,428...
$276
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
1894 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
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