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A mintage drop occurs with the 1890 compared to previous years; but, as most pieces were saved, this issue remains in the type coin category. There were 2,740 coins originally struck. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are slightly scarcer with deep cameos being quite rare.
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:
3008
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,740
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93888
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Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/NCobvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $230 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $230 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1900ovvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1890 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$5,280
1890 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64+ Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$1,140
1890 5C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,525
5C 1890 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$16,450
5C 1890 PCGS PR64 DCAM
$1,175
1890 5C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,738
5C 1890 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$12,925
1890 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). PR64. ...
$960
1890 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$5,581
1890 5C PR64+ Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$881
1890 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. Well struck on the design features, this bright proof displays hints of speckled milky color....
$1,265
1890 5C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. Well struck except for the ...
$1,006
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