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The majority of the first year issue V Nickels were minted in very large quantities to fix the NO CENTS problem. This boasts the highest mintage for its entire series with 6,783 pieces struck. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are slightly scarcer with deep cameos being rare. Blast white coins and attractive toners are both accessible for this issue.
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:
2987
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, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Cents
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,783
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93881
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Coin Value History
1883 5c Cents PR DCAM
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1883 5C With Cents PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. A total population of three 1883 With Cents proofs at the PR67 Deep Cameo level he...
$9,000
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,600
1883 Liberty Nickel. With CENTS. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (NGC).
$1,410
1883 Liberty Nickel. With CENTS. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$7,638
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,720
$2,875
1883 5C With Cents PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. This is the only ...
$5,060
5C 1883 WITH CENTS. PCGS PR66 DCAM
$2,090
1883 5C With Cents PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Although more were issued, fewer were saved than of the No Cents nickel proof, and...
$3,220
1883 5C With Cents PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. This is the only ...
$6,038
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (3/1). ...
$3,525
$3,450
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,760
1883 5C With Cents PR65 Deep Cameo NGC. The richly frosted devices exhibit pinpoint sharpness that is fully appreciable in ...
$2,185
5C 1883 WITH CENTS PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$5,640
1883 5C With Cents PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. One of the ...
$4,140
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$6,462
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$6,462
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$5,288
1883 5C With Cents PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$7,638
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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