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The 1884 V Nickel is very common from circulated grades up to and including MS65, leaving just the finest of gems with any scarcity at all. A fantastic type coin as it is affordable and displays strong strikes and luster ranging from flashy to satiny.
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:
2949
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1884
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1884
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,270,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3845
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Coin Value History
1884 5c MS
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1884 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,750 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1884 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 50 in 55, 703 finer (6/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 11,273,942...
$154
1884 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66+ (NGC).
$3,172
1884 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 11,273,942. ...
$257
1884 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 11,273,942. ...
$488
1884 5C AU58 CACG. Mintage 11,273,942....
$195
1884 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (65/317). Mintage 11,273,942. ...
$192
1884 5C VF25 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (1/88). Mintage 11,273,942. ...
$64
1884 5C MS65 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (15/20). Mintage 11,273,942. ...
$960
1884 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-61 (PCGS).
$192
1884 5C MS67 PCGS....
$5,160
1884 Liberty Head Nickel. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$288
1884 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/654). NGC Census: (6/428). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 11,273,9...
$114
1884 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 12% Off Center -- VF35 PCGS. ...
$384
1884 Liberty Head Nickel. EF-45 (NGC).
$85
1884 5C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. UNC. NGC Census: (0/357). PCGS Population: (7/462). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for ...
$153
1884 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/418). PCGS Population (19/543). Mintage: 11,273,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$78
1884 5C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/372). PCGS Population (15/461). Mintage: 11,273,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$94
1884 5C Liberty Nickel Struck On a Foreign Planchet 2.96 GR VG8 NGC. ...
$310
1884 5C VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/313). PCGS Population (1/422). Mintage: 11,273,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$44
1884 5C Repunched Date, RPD-002, AU55 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 11,273,942.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPD-002...
$159
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
Worth: $3 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
Worth: $1 – $4,600
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $8 – $4,600
1885 5c MS
Worth: $125 – $26,000
1886 5c MS
Worth: $58 – $35,000
1887 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $10,000
1888 5c MS
Worth: $10 – $9,000
1889 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
1890 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $12,000
1891 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $12,500
1892 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $26,400
1893 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,000
1894 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
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