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V nickels, also known as Liberty Head nickels, were designed by Charles E. Barber and were first released in 1883. The "V" nickname stems from the primary reverse device, which is a large Roman numeral V signifying the coin's face value of five cents. This feature caused some confusion early on when the V was the only indication of the coin's denomination, with the word CENTS nowhere to be found on the first 5.5 million or so Liberty nickels struck in 1883. The United States Mint soon added the word CENTS to the reverse of the coin, in addition to the V, and the design remained virtually unchanged for the next 30 years.
The last V nickels were struck for circulation in 1912, though five rolled off the presses in 1913 and were later revealed to the public by a former US Mint employee. The 1913 Liberty Head nickel, which is not a regular-issue coin as it was never formally released into circulation, is now considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in all of numismatics.
In addition to the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, there are a few key dates worth noting in the series. These include the 1885 and 1886 Liberty Head nickels, which are genuinely scarce in all grades. Also ranking among key dates is the 1912-S Liberty Head nickel, which is the lowest-mintage business strike issue in the series (with only 238,000 struck) and alongside the 1912-D Liberty Head nickel represents the only year in the series when mintmarked examples were made.
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
Designer: Charles E. Barber. Weight: 5 grams. Composition: .750 copper, .250 nickel. Diameter: 21.2 mm. Edge: Plain. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: Produced in quantity from 1883 to 1912, the Liberty Head nickel with CENTS on the reverse was a mainstay of American commerce and entertainment during that period. Most surviving Liberty Head nickels are in worn grades, but enough Mint State examples survive that they can be systematically collected. Available for all dates 1883 to 1912, these coins are nonetheless most often seen from the late 1890’s through 1912. Surfaces range from satiny to deeply frosty. Sharply struck gems with good eye appeal are very beautiful and are in the minority of extant specimens. The least expensive are those of the early 20th century.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Many have areas of light striking. Points to check include the central star details on the obverse and the wreath details on the reverse. Avoid pieces with granular fields.
Proof Coins: Available of all dates 1883 to 1912, with those after the 1890’s and 1900’s being somewhat scarcer than those of the 1880’s. Quality varies widely, even among coins certified in high grades, and careful selection is need to find a truly choice example.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72359
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
With Cents
Variety 2:
1883-1912
Coin Date:
Liberty (V) Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3843
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Coin Value History
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
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Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
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1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $2,500
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
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
1890 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16,259,272. ...
$189
1911 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 39,559,372. ...
$104
1907 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 91 in 65 (1 in 65+, 2 in 65?), 15 finer (1/26). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$610
1885 5C XF40 ANACS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$1,129
1889 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 45 in 58, 769 finer (12/25). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 15,881,361...
$244
1898 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 12,532,087. ...
$342
1912-S 5C Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 238,000. ...
$183
1883 5C With Cents MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 115 in 66 (22 in 66+), 30 finer. CAC: 44 in 66, 4 finer (11/25). CDN: ...
$1,952
1883 5C With Cents MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,150
1912-S 5C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 238,000....
$139
1885 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 77 in 55, 462 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,476,49...
$1,800
1907 5C Liberty Nickel -- Weakly Struck -- NGC. ...
$228
1885 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 15, 934 finer (11/25). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,47...
$750
1891 5C AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 16,834,350....
$124
1912-S 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 25, 1180 finer (11/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 238,000...
$528
1894 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF45. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,413,132....
$109
1885 5C Fair 2 PCGS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$114
1912-S 5C VG8 PCGS. Mintage 238,000. ...
$110
1886 5C Good 6 PCGS. Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$149
1885 5C AG3 NGC. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$234
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