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A low mintage in the series, as it is under two thousand, with 1,985 coins struck in 1901. 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:
3039
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1901
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:
1901
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,985
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3899
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Coin Value History
1901 5c PR
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1901 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
1901 5C PR64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,985. ...
$671
1901 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,985....
$732
1901 5C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (127/161). NGC Census: (149/163). CDN: $...
$552
1901 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$990
1901 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (39/453). Mintage 1,985. ...
$288
1901 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-68 (PCGS).
$6,000
1901 5C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/476). PCGS Population: (1/580). Mintage 1,985. ...
$156
1901 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$168
1901 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (7/463). PCGS Population: (3/537). Mintage 1,985. From the Ex: Martin Peterson Collectio...
$135
1901 5C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (2/472). PCGS Population (0/527). Mintage: 1,985. Numi...
$89
1901 5C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 1,985. ...
$372
1901 5C PR66 PCGS. Mintage 1,985. ...
$900
1901 5C PR65 PCGS. Mintage 1,985. ...
$408
1901 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/5). Mintage 1,985. ...
$902
1901 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/490). NGC Census: (37/431). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,985. ...
$204
1901 5C PR68 PCGS. CAC. JD-4, R.3....
$7,200
1901 5C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/458). PCGS Population (0/488). Mintage: 1,985. (#3899)...
$126
1901 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (7/426). PCGS Population (18/460). Mintage: 1,985. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$184
1901 5c PCGS Proof 61 - No Reserve!
$140
1901 5C PR60 NGC....
$115
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