1885 Liberty Head Nickel
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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
$74,750 MS67 03-14-2006 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1885 Liberty Head Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912 series. With a mintage of 1.5 million, this is an extremely rare issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% 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. A key date with a mintage of only 1,476,490 — the lowest regular-issue mintage in the series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $344 to $4.2K 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 #3846.
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