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The first year of the V Nickels in which this issue had the word CENTS replaced by the phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM. This change made the issue more vulnerable to potential alterations (gold plated to look like a Half Eagle). Thus ending the design in well under a year. From a small mintage of 5,219 yet common without cameo designations. Cameo pieces are scarce with deep cameos being quite rare and desirable.
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 and E PLURIBUS UNUM around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2983
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1883
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering:
V, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
No Cents
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,219
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93878
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Coin Value History
1883 5c No Cents PR DCAM
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1883 5c No Cents PR DCAM
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1883 Liberty Head Nickel. No CENTS. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-66+ Deep Cameo (NGC).
$2,880
1883 Liberty Head Nickel. No CENTS. Proof-67+ Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$9,600
1883 5C No Cents PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population: (3/11). PR64. ...
$1,140
1883 Liberty Nickel. No CENTS. Proof-65 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$1,587
1883 Liberty Head Nickel. No CENTS. Proof-66+ Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$2,280
5C 1883 NO CENTS. PCGS PR67+ DCAM
$49,938
1883 5C No Cents PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,380
1883 5C No Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/2). NGC Census: (6/3). PR66. Mintage 5,219. ...
$2,401
1883 5C No Cents PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,935
1883 5C No Cents PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,955
5C 1883 NO CENTS. PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$4,348
1883 5C No Cents PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$16,450
1883 5C No Cents PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,955
1883 5C No Cents PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (6/2). PCGS Population: (8/2). PR66. Mintage 5,219. ...
$2,400
1883 5C No Cents PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$5,290
1883 5C No Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/2). NGC Census: (6/2). PR66. Mintage 5,219. ...
$1,860
$5,290
1883 5C No Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,100
$12,075
5C 1883 NO CENTS. PCGS PR66+ DCAM CAC
$3,995
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
1893 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,500
1894 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,750
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