1883 Liberty Head Nickel - With CENTS
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$34,500 MS67 03-14-2006 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1883 Liberty Head Nickel - With CENTS is a nickel from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912 series. Total mintage reached 16.0 million. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by stars, while the reverse displays a Roman numeral V (five) within a wreath of corn, cotton, and wheat. Designed by Charles E. Barber. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3844. Charles Barber's Liberty Head Nickel replaced the Shield design. The 1883 "No Cents" variety is an affordable and popular type coin. The 1885, 1886, and 1912-S are key dates. The 1913 examples (unauthorized production) have sold for over $4 million.
External References
Error Varieties(6)
1883 Overdate WOVD-001
PC-5c-1883-04R Pre-Cud
PC-5c-1883-15 Pre-Cud
RCD-5c-1883-02R Retained Cud
SHD-5c-1883-01R Shattered Die
SHD-5c-1883-02R Shattered Die
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