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Also a low mintage in the series with 1,938 coins struck in 1898. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value for cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are very 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:
3031
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
1898
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,795
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83896
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Coin Value History
1898 5c PR CAM
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1898 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 34 in 66 Cameo (5 in 66+, 3 in 66?, 1 in 66?+), 6 finer (3/26). ...
$1,037
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS).
$528
1898 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/75). ...
$396
1898 5C PR63+ Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/94 and 1/7+). NGC Census: (4/75 and 0/6+). PR63. From The Toro Collecti...
$480
1898 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,270
1898 5C PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,520
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).
$840
1898 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (15/32). ...
$660
1898 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/72). NGC Census: (15/61). PR64....
$456
1898 5C PR63 Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (0/54). PCGS Population (0/55). (#83896)...
$253
5C 1898 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
$5,170
1898 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/10). ...
$1,140
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).
$504
1898 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/71). NGC Census: (14/62). PR64. ...
$528
1898 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,120
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,380
1898 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (40/24). PCGS Population: (32/41). PR65. SPECIAL TERMS: All rolls, mint set...
$900
1898 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/64). NGC Census: (13/51). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64...
$329
5C 1898 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
$9,694
1898 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/10). NGC Census: (23/3). PR66. ...
$660
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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