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The majority of the first year issue V Nickels were minted in very large quantities to fix the NO CENTS problem. Common from the poorest of grades up to the gem level, leaving just the finest of gems with any scarcity at all. Known to have a solid strike but the devices of the reverse would show the first signs of a weaker strike.
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:
2948
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1883
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:
Cents
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,026,200
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3844
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Coin Value History
1883 5c Cents MS
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1883 5c Cents MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,500 | $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
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
1883 5C With Cents MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 114 in 66 (22 in 66+), 31 finer. CAC: 46 in 66, 4 finer (7/26). CDN: $...
$2,318
Undated 5C Liberty Nickel, With Cents -- Off Center -- MS64 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder . ...
$946
1883 Liberty Head Nickel. With CENTS. MS-67 (PCGS).
$3,294
1883 5C With Cents MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$220
1883 5C With Cents AU58 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$134
1883 5C With Cents MS63 NGC. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$232
1883 5C With Cents MS65 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$500
1883 5C With Cents MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 61 in 61, 1003 finer (3/26). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 16,0...
$171
1883 Liberty Head Nickel. With CENTS. Unc Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$105
1883 5C With Cents AU55 NGC. Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$114
1883 5C With Cents AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/1871). Mintage 16,032,983. ...
$94
1883 5C Liberty Nickel With Cents -- Major Reverse Lamination -- VG10 ANACS....
$65
1883 5c PCGS F15 (With Cents)
$70
Liberty Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 75% Off Center -- XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,200
1883 5C With Cents XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/1763). NGC Census: (12/1117). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$80
1883 5c PCGS VF35 (With Cents)
$70
1883 5C With Cents -- Ex-Jewelry, Reverse Mount Removed -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (3/830). PCGS Population (1...
$15
1883 5C With Cents Shield Nickel -- Obverse Half of Split Planchet -- VG8 NGC, ... (Total: 2 coins)
$239
1883 5C With Cents--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (4/722). PCGS Population (10/852). Mintage: 16,032,983. Numis...
$115
1883 5C With Cents Nickel--Split After Strike--Good 4 ANACS. ... (Total: 2 pieces)
$276
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