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The 1897 V Nickel is the highest mintage so far in the series with over 20.4 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 great type coin as it is affordable; but, beware of the strike as it ranges from weak to strong quite sporadically.
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:
2962
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,426,797
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3858
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Coin Value History
1897 5c MS
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1897 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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
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
1897 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,428,735. ...
$305
1897 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 20,428,735. ...
$134
1897 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 101 in 65 (5 in 65+), 48 finer (5/26). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage...
$793
1897 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 20,428,7...
$220
1897 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 95 in 58 (2 in 58+), 791 finer (11/25). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$124
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Unc Details--Artificial Toning (NGC).
$144
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
$1,140
1897 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/828). Mintage 20,428,735...
$2,040
1897 5C Liberty Nickel -- Broadstruck -- AU53 NGC....
$144
1897 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (26/431). PCGS Population: (12/690). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 20,428,73...
$115
1897 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 35% Off Center -- XF45 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1897 5C MS67 PCGS Secure. ...
$9,000
Mint Error: 1897 5c PCGS XF40 (6% Clipped Planchet)
$75
1897 5C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/322). PCGS Population (5/438). Mintage: 20,428,736. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$75
1897 5C AU50--Corroded--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $47.00....
$57
1897 5C Liberty Nickel--Off Center, Scratched, Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. From The Larry Rausch Colle...
$92
1897 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,428,735. ...
$329
1897 5C MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 20,428,735....
$129
1897 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$720
1897 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.2 green label holder. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 20,428,73...
$293
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