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The lowest mintage thus far and the first to be under the two thousand mark, at 1,862 struck. Coins without any cameo are very easy to come by with a gradual increase in value with cameo pieces. Deep Cameos are rare but not too difficult to locate.
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:
3024
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1896
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:
1896
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,862
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3894
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Coin Value History
1896 5c PR
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1896 5c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$4,050 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,450 | $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: $245 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $245 – $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
1896 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: 4 in 61, 379 finer (6/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 1,862. ...
$256
1896 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,862....
$549
1896 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (41/12). Mintage 1,862. ...
$720
1896 5C PR63 ANACS. Mintage 1,862. ...
$240
1896 5C PR64 PCGS. Housed in a first-generation "rattler" holder. Mintage 1,862....
$408
1896 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof Details--Artificial Toning (NGC).
$216
5C 1896 PCGS PR67 CAC
$3,290
1896 5C PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (13/342). PCGS Population (19/412). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$140
1896 5C --Environmental Damage--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/320). PCGS Population (2/394). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedi...
$150
1896 5C PR50 CSN. ...
$126
1896 5C PR68 ICG. The toning is fully original, vivid, ...
$1,955
1896 5c PCGS Proof 61
$230
1896 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,862....
$464
1896 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (39/11). PCGS Population: (28/6). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,862. ...
$2,400
1896 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (106/362). NGC Census: (48/296). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,862....
$216
1896 5C PR64 NGC. Mintage 1,862. ...
$300
1896 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$240
5C 1896 PCGS PR67 CAC
$3,525
1896 5C PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (14/319). PCGS Population (15/389). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$322
1896 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. Impaired Proof 60 OBV. PCGS Population (2/386). NGC Census: (1/299). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia ...
$299
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