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The 1896 Liberty Nickel is slightly scarcer relative to the rest of the series out of Philadelphia. Accessible across all circulated grades and tougher in Mint State as would be expected. MS64 and MS65 are scarce with higher end gems being very desirable and tough to find with a solid strike. However, they can be found with some searching.
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:
2961
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1896
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,841,058
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3857
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Coin Value History
1896 5c MS
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1896 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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
1888 5c MS
Worth: $10 – $9,000
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
1896 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 73 in 65 (3 in 65+), 35 finer (6/26). CDN: $870 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage ...
$976
1896 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,842,920. ...
$311
1896 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$537
1896 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 58 (1 in 58+), 520 finer (2/26). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$201
1896 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/557). Mintage 8,842,920. ...
$129
1896 5C Liberty Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- AU50 PCGS....
$3,120
1896 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,680
1896 5C AU53 ANACS. Mintage 8,842,920. ...
$123
1896 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (49/244). PCGS Population: (72/389). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 8,842,92...
$174
1896 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/358). PCGS Population: (7/614). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 8,842,920. ...
$99
1896 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/284). PCGS Population: (5/451). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 8,842,920...
$216
1896 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/593). NGC Census: (1/345). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 8,842,920....
$70
1896 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/533). NGC Census: (9/324). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Mint...
$67
1896 5c NGC VF35
$80
1896 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/275). PCGS Population (4/345). Mintage: 8,842,920. Numismedia Wsl...
$129
1896 Liberty Nickel. EF-45 (PCGS).
$65
1896 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$960
1896 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,842,920. ...
$317
1896 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$552
1896 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 69 in 58 (1 in 58+), 519 finer (11/25). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$183
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