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One of the highest mintage Proof V Nickels making it a great, affordable type coin. There were 4,290 originally struck in which most are still in existence. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are a good bit scarcer with deep cameos non-existent.
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:
2994
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,290
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3884
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Coin Value History
1886 5c PR
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1886 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1886 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 63 in 66, 29 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bid...
$1,891
1886 5C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 61, 1119 finer (4/26). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 4,290. ...
$488
1886 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: 26 in 67 (2 in 67+, 3 in 67?, 1 in 67?+), 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$2,196
1886 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,290....
$915
1886 5C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,290. ...
$720
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$384
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Unc Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$1,080
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-63 (NGC).
$504
1886 5c PCGS Proof UNC Details (Cleaned)
$325
1886 5C PR68 PCGS. ...
$18,600
1886 5C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/951). NGC Census: (1/734). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$235
1886 5C --Corroded, Damaged--PR2 ICG. PR2 Details. NGC Census: (0/642). PCGS Population (0/856). Mintage: 4,290. (#3884)...
$37
1886 5C--Cleaned, Lacquered--ANACS. Proof, Net PR50....
$230
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$1,500
1886 5C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/1079). Mintage 4,290. ...
$384
1886 5C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (18/0). Mintage 4,290. ...
$3,120
1886 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,290. ...
$810
1886 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (247/423). PCGS Population: (391/484). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,290....
$576
1886 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (24/717). PCGS Population: (39/976). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. Min...
$468
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$576
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
1885 5c PR
Worth: $750 – $10,000
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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