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The 1897 has a low mintage in the series with 1,938 coins struck. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value for 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:
3028
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,938
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83895
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Coin Value History
1897 5c PR CAM
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1897 5c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $9,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
1897 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 26 in 65 Cameo (1 in 65+), 36 finer (7/26). Mintage 1,938. ...
$641
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1+. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS).
$1,830
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1+. Proof-66+ Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1+. Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS).
$10,800
1897 5c NGC Proof 64 CAM
$475
1897 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (3/66). PCGS Population: (4/83). PR63. ...
$264
1897 Liberty Nickel. Proof-69 Cameo (NGC).
$16,891
1897 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 26 in 65 Cameo (1 in 65+), 36 finer (5/26). Mintage 1,938. ...
$573
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1+. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$2,400
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1+. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).
$1,440
1897 5C PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,465
1897 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (15/52). PCGS Population: (14/69). PR64. ...
$336
1897 5C PR63 Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (2/60). PCGS Population (1/54). (#83895)...
$230
1897 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 CAM
$670
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,920
1897 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (24/20). Mintage 1,938. ...
$828
1897 5C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$23,500
1897 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (15/51). PCGS Population: (14/68). PR64. ...
$288
1897 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (23/29). PCGS Population: (23/44). PR65. ...
$600
1897 5C PR67+ Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.1....
$4,320
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