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This date sees a drop in mintage from its most recent massive mintage predecessor, down to approximately 12.5 million. Slightly scarcer because of this fact, making high grade gems really tough to find. Just be aware of striking issues with the 1898 as most are solid strikes; but, some weaker pieces can get in the way of collectors.
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:
2963
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1898
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,530,292
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3859
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Coin Value History
1898 5c MS
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1898 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,000 | $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 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3218-0.20200626064157466.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260822/cac_674717824_674717824-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $4,600
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $8 – $4,600
1884 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $12,000
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
1898 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 12,532,087. ...
$854
1898 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 12,532,087. ...
$214
1898 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 12,532,087. ...
$390
1898 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 58, 701 finer (12/25). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 12,532,087....
$124
1898 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Unc. Details, Net AU55. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 12,532,087....
$99
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,050
1898 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1898 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/565). NGC Census: (54/368). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 12,532,...
$154
1898 5C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/630). NGC Census: (22/408). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 12,532,0...
$129
1898 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on Foreign Planchet -- VF20 PCGS. ...
$324
1898 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$65
1898 5C AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/367). PCGS Population (2/479). Mintage: 12,532,087. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$56
1898 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck On Nicaragua 5C Planchet -- VF35 PCGS. ...
$299
1898 5C --Environmental Damage--MS60 NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/316). PCGS Population (3/383). Mintage: 12,532,087. Nu...
$51
1898 5C AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/299). PCGS Population (0/386). Mintage: 12,532,087. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $58. (#3859)...
$98
1898 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 92 in 65 (2 in 65+), 30 finer (5/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 12,532...
$549
1898 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 12,532,087. ...
$220
1898 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 12,532,087. ...
$342
1898 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 58, 701 finer (11/25). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 12,532,087....
$139
1898 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/668). NGC Census: (8/428). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 12,532,08...
$109
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