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1889 Liberty Head Nickel

Strike Type
1889 Liberty Head Nickel

Coin Details

Year
1889
Denomination
Nickel
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Mintage
15,878,025
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
5g
Diameter
21.2mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$19 - $217

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$36,425 MS67+ 09-26-2019 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1889 Liberty Head Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912 series. Total mintage reached 15.9 million. The design is 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 #3850.

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