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Similar to the preceding 1884, this is a relatively high mintage affordable type coin. There were 3,790 originally struck in which most have survived. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are slightly scarcer with deep cameos being very 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:
2993
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1885
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,790
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93883
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Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/NCobvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $230 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $230 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1900ovvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $125 – $7,000
1883 5c Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $1,800
1884 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,399
1885 5c PR
Worth: $750 – $10,000
1886 5c PR
Worth: $350 – $24,000
1887 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $2,500
1888 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $8,160
1889 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $7,200
1890 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1891 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1892 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,250
1893 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,500
1894 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,750
1885 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.1....
$9,900
1885 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (2/0). PR66. From The Maltese Collection. ...
$2,401
1885 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,380
1885 Liberty Nickel. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$2,820
1885 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,560
1885 5C PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,100
1885 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS....
$1,955
1885 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$5,581
1885 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. While proof strikings of ...
$2,358
1885 5C PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$6,499
1885 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$6,462
1885 Liberty Nickel. Proof-66+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$12,837
1885 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,600
1885 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,600
1885 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. This piece is the only Ultra Cameo proof example of the date that NGC has ever certified! Sim...
$6,325
1885 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Light tan-gold patina ...
$9,200
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