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This key date issue comes from the lowest mintage for the V Nickel Series with only 238,000 coins struck. The 1912-S is the final year in the Liberty Nickel Series and the only one minted in San Francisco. Like many other coins out of this mint, the strikes are on the weaker side. Scarce in circulated grades through Mint State with gems being even more tough to find. The finest gems of this issue are quite 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:
2979
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1912
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:
1912-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
238,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3875
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Coin Value History
1912-S 5c MS
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1912-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$8,750 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
1912-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 70 in 64, 46 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 238,000....
$2,562
1912-S 5C MS65 PCGS. ...
$2,318
1912-S 5C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 238,000. ...
$171
1912-S 5C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 238,000. ...
$120
1912-S 5C Good 6 NGC. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 238,000. ...
$99
1912-S 5C Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 238,000. ...
$177
1912-S 5C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 238,000. ...
$415
1912-S 5C Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 238,000. ...
$232
1912-S 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 22 in 35, 1123 finer (3/26). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 238,000...
$610
1912-S 5C Good 4 ANACS. Mintage 238,000. ...
$99
1912-S 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 58 (2 in 58+), 1014 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$1,342
1912-S 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 25, 1180 finer (11/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 238,000...
$528
1912-S Liberty Head Nickel. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,680
1912-S 5C MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 18 in 63, 112 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 238,000. ...
$2,220
1912-S Liberty Head Nickel. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$105
1912-S 5C MS66 PCGS....
$4,200
1912-S 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 238,000. ...
$1,380
1912-S 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/554). PCGS Population: (20/967). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 238,0...
$960
1912-S 5C Liberty Nickel -- Reverse Half of Split Planchet -- AU50 PCGS....
$720
1912-S 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 238,000....
$372
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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