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The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
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The 1888 boasts the highest Proof Liberty Nickel mintage since the 1883 issues and is never surpassed thereafter making it the ultimate type coin. Very common with or without a cameo leaving just the finest gems with any scarcity at all.
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:
3001
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,582
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83886
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Coin Value History
1888 5c PR CAM
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1888 5c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
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
1888 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (9/12). Mintage 4,582. ...
$348
1888 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). Mintage 4,582. ...
$1,500
1888 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$750
1888 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/38). PCGS Population (0/15). ...
$235
1888 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,888
1888 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$504
1888 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/1). NGC Census: (2/1). PR66. Mintage 4,582. ...
$2,880
1888 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$881
1888 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population (0/15). (#83886)...
$258
1888 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,025
1888 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$312
1888 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1888 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (3/5). NGC Census: (9/3). ...
$1,528
1888 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population (0/15). (#83886)...
$499
1888 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,462
1888 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (9/10). NGC Census: (6/12). ...
$282
1888 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).
$3,120
1888 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,998
1888 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (9/10). NGC Census: (6/12). ...
$470
1888 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/0). NGC Census: (3/1). PR66. Mintage 4,582. ...
$2,160
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