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V nickels, also known as Liberty Head nickels, were designed by Charles E. Barber and were first released in 1883. The "V" nickname stems from the primary reverse device, which is a large Roman numeral V signifying the coin's face value of five cents. This feature caused some confusion early on when the V was the only indication of the coin's denomination, with the word CENTS nowhere to be found on the first 5.5 million or so Liberty nickels struck in 1883. The United States Mint soon added the word CENTS to the reverse of the coin, in addition to the V, and the design remained virtually unchanged for the next 30 years.
The last V nickels were struck for circulation in 1912, though five rolled off the presses in 1913 and were later revealed to the public by a former US Mint employee. The 1913 Liberty Head nickel, which is not a regular-issue coin as it was never formally released into circulation, is now considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in all of numismatics.
In addition to the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, there are a few key dates worth noting in the series. These include the 1885 and 1886 Liberty Head nickels, which are genuinely scarce in all grades. Also ranking among key dates is the 1912-S Liberty Head nickel, which is the lowest-mintage business strike issue in the series (with only 238,000 struck) and alongside the 1912-D Liberty Head nickel represents the only year in the series when mintmarked examples were made.
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:
72359
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
With Cents
Variety 2:
1883-1912
Coin Date:
Liberty (V) Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3843
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Coin Value History
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
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Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
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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]
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Worth: $3 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
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
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
1884 Liberty Head Nickel. AU-58 (PCGS).
$183
1887 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$464
1910 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-62 (NGC).
$129
1912-D 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,474,000. ...
$476
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
1892 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 11,699,642. ...
$793
1884 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 50 in 55, 703 finer (6/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 11,273,942...
$154
1912-S 5C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 238,000. ...
$171
1885 5C Fair 2 NGC. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 1,476,490. ...
$160
1912-S 5C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 238,000. ...
$120
1888 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on Foreign Planchet 3.2grams -- XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 13 in 45, 437 finer (5/26). CDN: $15...
$1,037
1890 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 35, 732 finer (5/26). CDN: $36 Whsle. B...
$317
1912-D Liberty Head Nickel. MS-65+ (PCGS).
$1,952
1883 Liberty Head Nickel. With CENTS. MS-67 (PCGS).
$3,294
1889 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Mintage 15,881,361. ...
$139
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Poor-1 (CACG).
$114
1886 5C AG3 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 3,330,290. ...
$74
1912-S 5C Good 6 NGC. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 238,000. ...
$99
1912-S 5C Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 238,000. ...
$177
1912-S 5C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 238,000. ...
$415
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