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A low mintage in the series with 1,790 coins struck in 1903. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value for cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are extremely rare as just a handful exist.
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.
Book Reference
Key to Collecting: The 1903 is another common date, obtainable in any grade desired, through gem. Despite this, quality is elusive, and relatively few Mint State coins in the marketplace will appeal to the discriminating buyer. Proofs are scarce, but when seen are usually attractive. A few Proofs have the reverse die misaligned.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Most have some areas of light striking, but sharp coins can be found. The luster is usually quite good. Many die pairs were made, creating numerous variables. A total of 116 obverse dies were made.
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Proofs are usually well struck. Low-contrast portrait and devices, following the revised procedure (starting in 1902) for making Proof dies.
Mintage and Distribution Notes: The portrait of Liberty is lightly polished in the die, as in 1902. The date is very low, with the 1 close to the denticles and distant from the neck. Some small part of this mintage, probably a particular press run, was accom- plished with the obverse and reverse dies aligned in the same direction, rather than 180 degrees apart. I discovered this variety in 1961, if I recall correctly. I do remember the occasion: a trip on a snowy day with Jim Ruddy to visit Ambrose Brown, a numis- matist of Penn Yan, New York, who had o!ered his collection for sale. Included was a set of Liberty nickels with Proof finish, in a small Raymond “National” page. Upon looking at the back of the page I noticed that, as expected, all of the reverses were upside down, except for one that must have been placed in the holder incorrectly. I flipped back and saw that the corresponding obverse was actually right-side up, and that the dies had been misaligned. Ever since then I’ve kept an eye out for these special finds, which seem to be at least five or six times rarer than a regular issue.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3045
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1903
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1903
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,790
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3901
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Coin Value History
1903 5c PR
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1903 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $8,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/NCobvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $200 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1900ovvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $110 – $7,000
1883 5c Cents PR
Worth: $175 – $1,680
1884 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $1,272
1885 5c PR
Worth: $750 – $10,000
1886 5c PR
Worth: $350 – $24,000
1887 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $2,500
1888 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $8,160
1889 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $7,200
1890 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,600
1891 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,600
1892 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $3,000
1893 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $1,500
1894 5c PR
Worth: $110 – $1,750
1903 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 91 in 66 (8 in 66+), 45 finer (1/26). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1...
$702
1903 5C JD-1, R.2, PR68? NGC. ...
$4,026
1903 5C PR65 NGC. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,790. ...
$439
1903 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (31/7). Mintage 1,790. ...
$1,440
1903 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/474). Mintage 1,790. ...
$312
1903 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (207/258). NGC Census: (158/259). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,790...
$432
1903 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/525). NGC Census: (13/453). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,790. ...
$174
1903 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS. PR60 Details. Mintage 1,790....
$87
1903 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/463). PCGS Population (3/488). Mintage: 1,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$129
1903 5C -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reason,...
$141
1903 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (96/37). Mintage 1,790. ...
$577
1903 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$3,720
1903 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,790. ...
$528
1903 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/2). NGC Census: (32/7). CDN: $990 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 1,790. ...
$930
1903 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (49/420). PCGS Population: (66/469). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,790. ...
$186
1903 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (156/250). PCGS Population: (206/254). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,790....
$264
1903 5C PR62 ANACS. Mintage 1,790. ...
$198
1903 5C --Rotated Dies--PR60 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/412). PCGS Population (1/437). Mintage: 1,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $11...
$184
1903 5C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/442). NGC Census: (1/426). Mintage: 1,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$172
1903 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (96/37). Mintage 1,790. ...
$660
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