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1888 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS

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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 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: 346848
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: Business
Diameter: 21.2
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2: FS-101
Coin Date: 1888
Denomination: 5c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 10,167,901
Coinage Type: Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years: 1883-1912
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 412638
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1888 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS
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1888 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1888 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $12,000 $1,234
MS67 - $8,250 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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1888 Liberty Head Nickel. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$900
Sold 8/22/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1888 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. Mintage 10,720,483....
1888 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. Mintage 10,720,483.... CAC approved
$576
Sold 3/21/2022
Heritage Auctions
1888 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$1,320
Sold 8/18/2019
Heritage Auctions
1888 5C Doubled Die Obverse , FS-101 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$780
Sold 1/7/2018
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1888 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$780
Sold 4/28/2019
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1888 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$1,320
Sold 1/7/2018
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