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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:
2953
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
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 #:
3849
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Coin Value History
1888 5c MS
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1888 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3218-0.20200626064157466.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3 – $18,000
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $18,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Vobv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $4,600
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $16 – $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
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
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
1888 5C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,285
1888 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$476
1888 Liberty Head Nickel. EF-40 (PCGS).
$139
1888 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on Foreign Planchet 3.2grams -- XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 13 in 45, 437 finer (5/26). CDN: $15...
$1,037
1888 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler.
$440
1888 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 20, 809 finer (3/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 10,720,483....
$99
1888 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 54 in 58 (1 in 58+), 573 finer (12/25). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$232
1888 5C AU55 ANACS. Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$175
1888 Liberty Head Nickel. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$900
1888 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-62 (PCGS).
$240
1888 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/608). NGC Census: (6/401). CDN: $188 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 10,720,4...
$176
1888 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (13/344). PCGS Population: (1/524). CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 10,720,48...
$240
1888 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (9/390). PCGS Population: (21/668). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Mint...
$89
1888 5C AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/361). PCGS Population: (12/575). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Mi...
$138
1888 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/534). NGC Census: (4/360). Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$104
1888 Liberty Nickel. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$88
1888 5C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/309). PCGS Population (3/405). Mintage: 10,720,483. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$182
1888 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/475). NGC Census: (3/321). Mintage: 10,720,483. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$92
1888 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- VG10 NGC. ...
$218
1888 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (15/0). Mintage 10,720,483. ...
$3,120
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