1883 Liberty Head Nickel - With CENTS
Strike Type
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 produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912 series. With a mintage of 16.0 million, this is a less common issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 75% 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $25 to $249 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3844.
