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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:
3027
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 #:
3895
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Coin Value History
1897 5c PR
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1897 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$8,750 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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 PR64 NGC. CDN: $405 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,938. ...
$488
1897 5C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,938....
$586
1897 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (31/3 and 8/0+). CAC Population: (18/0). Mintage 1,938....
$1,380
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$840
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-63 (NGC).
$264
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-61 (ANACS). OH.
$192
1897 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$3,840
1897 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (8/380). PCGS Population (11/447). Mintage: 1,938. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$164
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 (NGC).
$464
1897 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,938. ...
$464
1897 5C PR67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (20/3). CAC Population: (18/0). Mintage 1,938. ...
$2,880
1897 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (62/24). Mintage 1,938. ...
$552
1897 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/408). NGC Census: (41/353). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,938. ...
$222
1897 PR 61 ANACS. ...
$117
1897 5C PR68 NGC. ...
$4,022
1897 Liberty Nickel. Proof-62 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$262
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$504
1897 5C PR65 NGC. Gold CAC. CAC Population: (17/45). Mintage 1,938. ...
$780
1897 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (18/0). Mintage 1,938. ...
$1,380
1897 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 (NGC).
$552
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