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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:
2991
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 #:
3883
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Coin Value History
1885 5c PR
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1885 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $9,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1885 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,586
1885 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 50 in 62, 1016 finer (2/26). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,037
1885 5C PR65 NGC. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,342
1885 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/690). Mintage 3,790. ...
$840
1885 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (21/3). Mintage 3,790. ...
$2,280
1885 5C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,020
1885 5C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS Details. Proof 60. Mintage 3,790. ...
$750
1885 5C PR68 PCGS. JD-1, R.1....
$8,400
1885 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (67/566). PCGS Population: (144/811). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,320
1885 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Edge Repaired (PCGS).
$1,110
1885 5C PR58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (4/857). NGC Census: (0/640). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$805
1885 5C --Cleaned--ANACS.Net PR55. PCGS Population: (0/777). NGC Census: (0/549). Mintage: 3,790....
$862
1885 5C PR66 NGC. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,380
1885 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/960). NGC Census: (30/633). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,790. ...
$840
1885 Liberty Head Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-65 (PCGS)�.
$1,560
1885 5C PR61 PCGS. Mintage 3,790....
$900
1885 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/4 and 6/0+). Mintage 3,790. ...
$2,640
1885 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 (NGC).
$1,020
1885 5C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (4/653). PCGS Population: (7/974). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR60. Minta...
$720
5C 1885 PCGS PR68 CAC
$16,450
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
Worth: $215 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $215 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
Worth: $125 – $7,000
1883 5c Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $1,800
1884 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,399
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
1895 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
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