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The 1912 is the final year for the ever so popular Liberty Nickel Series. Just the finest of gems are scarce and valuable at all. A common yet desirable coin overall. It would take much searching to find one with a crisp strike, as most of the reverse for this issue are very 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.
Book Reference
Key to Collecting: Circulation strikes are very plentiful, including at gem (MS-65) and, less often, even higher grades. However, many are struck from overused dies and show granular fields. Quality can be a challenge.
Proofs are generally of high quality, with good eye appeal.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Striking and luster vary, due to the large number of die pairs used. Planchet laminations and flakes can be a problem. Coins with frosty luster and with sharply struck details are in the minority, but enough of this date are around that in time a suitable coin can be found. A total of 160 obverse dies were made.
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: The fields are very flat (not with significant basin- ing or curvature). Proofs are usually very attractive, and when seen they are typically in higher grades.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2977
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1912
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:
1912
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
26,234,569
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3873
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Coin Value History
1912 5c MS
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1912 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $925.00 | $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
1912 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$84
1912 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$124
1912 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$164
1912 5C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$384
1912 5C MS62 PCGS. Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$84
1912 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (39/1). NGC Census: (13/0). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 26,236...
$870
1912 5c PCGS XF45
$35
1912 5c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$65
1912 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (41/1005). PCGS Population: (23/1443). Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$51
1912 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1117). PCGS Population: (7/1628). Minta...
$235
1912 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/972). PCGS Population (1/1345). Mintage: 26,236,714. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$20
1912 5C MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/892). PCGS Population (5/1170). Mintage: 26,236,714. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$50
1912 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/1249). NGC Census: (8/928). Mintage: 26,236,714. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$53
1912 5C AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/768). PCGS Population (2/1124). Mintage: 26,236,714. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$39
1912 5C --Countermarked--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. ...
$11
1912 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (122/1669). NGC Census: (73/1146). CDN: $56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 26,23...
$54
1912 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$114
1912 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 26,236,714. ...
$174
1912 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CAC Population: (22/14). Mintage 26,236,714....
$492
1912 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (194/954). PCGS Population: (245/1442). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 26,236...
$91
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