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1888 5c MS
1888 5c CAC MS64
Source: CAC Grading
1888 5c PCGS/CAC MS65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c CAC MS67
Source: CAC Grading
1888 5c CAC MS64
Source: CAC Grading
1888 5c CAC MS64
Source: CAC Grading
5C 1888 NGC MS65
Source: Legend Auctions
1888 5c PCGS MS65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c DGS XF45 (Cleaned)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c NGC AU50 *Mint Error - Struck On A Foreign Planchet*
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c PCGS MS65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c NGC MS63
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c PCGS AU58
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c NGC MS63
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c NGC MS64 *Color*
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c NGC MS63
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c PCGS MS65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c NGC MS65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c PCGS/CAC XF40
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c PCGS/CAC MS63 OGH
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1888 5c PCGS/CAC XF40
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2953)
The 1888 Liberty Nickel is of relatively average scarcity for the series and is actually very popular among the 1880's dates. Common through MS65 which is fairly tough in its own right. High-end gems are rare. Especially those without spotting and full striking.
Obverse: 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: 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.
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