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The 1891 V Nickel is the highest mintage so far in the series with over 16.8 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. A fantastic type coin that it is affordable , as increases in value do not occur until the absolute finest of grades.
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:
2956
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1891
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:
1891
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,832,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3852
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Coin Value History
1891 5c MS
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1891 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
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
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
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
1891 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 16,834,350. ...
$390
1891 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 70 in 58 (1 in 58+), 830 finer (6/26). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$159
1891 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 16,834,350. ...
$598
1891 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$16,800
1891 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16,834,350. ...
$174
1891 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66+ (NGC).
$1,680
1891 5C AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 16,834,350....
$124
1891 5C MS61 ANACS. Mintage 16,834,350. ...
$104
1891 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (96/662). Mintage 16,834,350. ...
$124
1891 5C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (3/448). PCGS Population: (3/741). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 16,834,350...
$117
1891 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/818). NGC Census: (0/465). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 16,834,35...
$91
1891 5C Liberty Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike Off Center -- Fine 12 NGC. ...
$690
1891 5c PCGS AU55
$135
1891 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/606). NGC Census: (0/400). Mintage: 16,834,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$36
1891 5C Liberty Nickel--Struck 5% Off Center--XF40 NGC. ...
$184
1891 5C XF45 ANACS. ...
$69
1891 5C Nickel--Off Center, Damaged--ANACS. XF Details, Net ...
$98
1891 5C
$115
1891 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 16,834,350. ...
$305
1891 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 68 in 58 (1 in 58+), 821 finer (12/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$207
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