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The 1901 Nickel boasts a very high mintage of over 26.4 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. An ideal type coin because quality, lustrous eye appeal is not hard to come by but some weakness in the denticles is common.
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.
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Key to Collecting: The 1901 is a very common date and can be bought quick as a wink, unless you are particular and desire a sharp strike with rich luster. At that point you will be confronted with a challenge. Since the total population is large, you will find one eventually.
Proofs are fairly scarce and are usually of high quality.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Usually seen with light striking in areas and/or poor luster. Choice coins are fairly difficult to locate. There were 93 obverse dies used, yielding about 285,000 impressions average per die if all were used. Quality suffered!
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: The fields are sometimes slightly grainy—that is, with subtle luster, rather than deeply mirrorlike. The portrait is low contrast (not deeply matte or frosty).
Catalog Information
GSID:
2966
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1901
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:
1901
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
26,478,228
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3862
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Coin Value History
1901 5c MS
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1901 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3218-0.20200626064157466.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3 – $2,600
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $2,500
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Vobv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1901 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 26,480,213. ...
$207
1901 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 83 in 58 (1 in 58+), 1177 finer (11/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$94
1901 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (275/714). NGC Census: (194/522). CDN: $...
$134
1901 5C MS65 NGC. Mintage 26,480,213. ...
$396
1901 5C MS62 NGC. Mintage 26,480,213. ...
$81
1901 5C MS66+ CACG. Mintage 26,480,213. ...
$1,500
1901 5C MS67 PCGS....
$6,600
1901 5C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/1043). NGC Census: (27/750). CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 26,480,...
$114
1901 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1901 5C -- Spot Removed -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (2/740). PCGS Population: (6/932). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid fo...
$540
1901 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/969). NGC Census: (0/741). Mintage: 26,480,212. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$38
1901 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- VF35 NGC. ...
$212
1901 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 5% Off Center -- XF45 NGC. ...
$242
1901 5C --Whizzed--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/635). PCGS Population (2/780). Mintage: 26,480,212. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$36
1901 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 26,480,213. ...
$186
1901 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (78/1082). NGC Census: (17/808). CDN: $56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 26,480,...
$61
1901 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 26,480,213. ...
$119
1901 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$576
1901 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/906). NGC Census: (81/640). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. Min...
$79
1901 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (33/4). PCGS Population: (71/8). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 26,480,213. ...
$780
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