1883 Proof Liberty Head Nickel - With CENTS
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,106 PR68 02-18-2016 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1883 Proof Liberty Head Nickel - With CENTS is a proof nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912 series. With a mintage of 6,783, this is an extremely rare issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 0% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by stars and the reverse displays a Roman numeral V (five) within a wreath of corn, cotton, and wheat. First year of the Liberty Head Nickel. The initial "No CENTS" variety was quickly exploited by fraudsters who gold-plated them to pass as $5 gold coins, prompting the Mint to add "CENTS" to the reverse mid-year. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $344. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3881.
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