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Even with a lower than usual mintage of only 2,195 coins, the 1893 remains in the common type coin category. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value with cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are rare but not too difficult to locate.
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:
3015
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1893
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:
1893
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,195
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3891
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Coin Value History
1893 5c PR
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1893 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$1,900 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,700 | $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 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1893 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 (CACG).
$488
1893 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 2,195....
$453
1893 5C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS Details. Proof 60 Details. Mintage 2,195. ...
$240
1893 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (20/4). Mintage 2,195. ...
$780
1893 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-62 (NGC).
$216
1893 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (50/282). PCGS Population: (108/355). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 2,195. ...
$210
1893 5C PR68★ NGC. ...
$4,320
1893 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,440
1893 Liberty Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$82
1893 5C -- Tooled, PVC Damage -- ANACS. Proof Net PR50 Details. NGC Census: (0/338). PCGS Population (0/426). Mintage: ...
$60
1893 5C
$80
1893 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$360
1893 5C PR65 NGC. Mintage 2,195. ...
$432
1893 5C -- Heavily Corroded -- ANACS. PR60 Details, and a 1898 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS. PR60 Details. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$79
1893 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (36/10). PCGS Population: (35/2). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,195. ...
$900
1893 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (16/318). PCGS Population (19/404). Mintage: 2,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$182
1893 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (107/355). NGC Census: (49/278). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 2,195....
$420
1893 5C PR68 ★ NGC. ...
$8,050
1893 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 67
$1,405
1893 5C Proof -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 97 suggests Environmental Damage as the r...
$153
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
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
1894 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,750
1895 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
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