Whitman Expo
Numismaster.com ceased operations on July 31, leaving paid digital subscribers scrambling to pursue other options for their numismatic information.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
Only the 1912-S beats out the 1885 V Nickel for the lowest mintage in this series. An extremely small fraction of the original mintage, of almost 1.5 million, have survived. Scarce as an circulated coin and gradually even more tough in Mint State. Gems become truly rare.
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:
2950
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,472,700
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3846
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1885 5c MS
Body: Referring page: https://www1.greysheet.com/prices/item/1885-five-cents-liberty-v-nickel/gsid/2950 GSID: 2950 Title: 1885 5c MS
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1885 5c MS
Value By Grade
1885 5c MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $25,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $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 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
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 – $4,600
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $8 – $4,600
1884 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $12,000
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
1885 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,368
1885 5C MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,978
1885 5C Fair 2 NGC. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$160
1885 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 54 in 35, 730 finer (5/26). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,476,490....
$1,129
1885 5C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 1, 2230 finer (4/26). Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$159
1885 5C Good 4 NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$305
1885 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 52 in 25, 842 finer (2/26). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,476,490....
$1,007
1885 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 77 in 15, 936 finer (1/26). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,47...
$854
1885 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 44 in 58, 246 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$2,013
1885 5C XF40 ANACS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$1,129
1885 5C MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,538
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
1885 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 12, 1008 finer (11/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,4...
$630
1885 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$1,920
1885 5C VG10 PCGS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$540
1885 5C Good 6 PCGS. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$336
1885 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/573). Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$1,680
1885 5C VG8 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (12/189). Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$602
1885 5C AG3 NGC. Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$234
1885 5C MS63 PCGS. The 1885 Liberty nickel is a very popular key date having the second lowest mintage of the series. Only ...
$3,840
Greysheet News
Greysheet Offers Former Numismaster Subscribers 3 Months Free Subscription
8/10/2026
Special Quarters Headed for Circulation
The search is on for special quarter dollars that will be placed in circulation by the United States Mint as part of the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
8/10/2026
The Business of Numismatics: August 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
With the month of July and all the celebrations of Independence Day behind us, the rare coin market looks with anticipation to August.
8/7/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, June 3, 2026