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This date sees a drop in mintage from the 1908 and the most recent massive mintage issues preceding that. The 1909 plummets to about 11.5 million. Slightly scarcer in comparison to its predecessors because of how many were produced. Although high grade gems are tough to find. It displays strong strikes and luster ranging from flashy to satiny.
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:
2974
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1909
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:
1909
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,585,763
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3870
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Coin Value History
1909 5c MS
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1909 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $10,000 | $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 |
1909 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 111 in 65 (12 in 65+), 39 finer (6/26). CDN: $492 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag...
$732
1909 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-64 (CACG). CAC.
$366
1909 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 58 (2 in 58+), 704 finer (11/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$109
1909 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 11,590,526. ...
$159
1909 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (60/327). Mintage 11,590,526. ...
$74
1909 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-60 Details--Environmental Damage (ANACS).
$216
1909 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (28/1 and 7/0+). NGC Census: (10/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,170
1909 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1909 5c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$70
1909 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (16/312). PCGS Population (8/446). Mintage: 11,590,526. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$79
1909 5C AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/260). PCGS Population (3/405). Mintage: 11,590,526. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $53. (#3870)...
$69
1909 AU50--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details. The current ...
$32
1909 XF45 ANACS. ...
$18
1909 5C MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: 112 in 65 (13 in 65+), 39 finer (6/26). CDN: $492 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag...
$671
1909 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 11,590,526. ...
$220
1909 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/659). Mintage 11,590,526. ...
$104
1909 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 11,590,526. ...
$169
1909 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/561 and 0/28+). Mintage 11,590,526. ...
$109
1909 5c PCGS MS66
$1,325
1909 Liberty Nickel. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$94
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
Worth: $3 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
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
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