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One of the highest mintage Proof V Nickels making it a great, affordable type coin. There were 4,290 originally struck in which most are still in existence. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are a good bit scarcer with deep cameos non-existent.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty with the word LIBERTY on her crown faces left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Large V (roman numeral 5) is centered in the design surrounded by an ornate wreath with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS * around the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears near the top between the wreath and letters STATES OF AME.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2995
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering:
V, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1886
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,290
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83884
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Coin Value History
1886 5c PR CAM
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1886 5c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$6,750 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/NCobvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $230 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $230 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1900ovvPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $125 – $7,000
1883 5c Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $1,800
1884 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,399
1885 5c PR
Worth: $750 – $10,000
1886 5c PR
Worth: $350 – $24,000
1887 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $2,500
1888 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $8,160
1889 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $7,200
1890 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1891 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1892 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,250
1893 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,500
1894 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,750
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. JD-1. Rarity-1. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$960
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$1,020
1886 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/4). ...
$1,500
5C 1886 PCGS PR67+ CAM
$5,875
1886 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (3/29). PCGS Population (0/31). (#83884)...
$575
1886 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (18/28). PCGS Population: (19/30). PR65. ...
$900
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (NGC).
$780
1886 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/6). NGC Census: (23/4). PR66. ...
$2,880
5C 1886 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$5,875
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,020
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$600
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).
$2,280
1886 5C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,900
1886 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 CAM
$1,150
1886 Liberty Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (NGC).
$564
5C 1886 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC
$1,645
5C 1886 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$7,344
1886 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS).
$1,080
1886 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (15/39). NGC Census: (6/40). ...
$505
1886 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (22/5 and 4/3+). NGC Census: (22/4 and 0/0+). PR66. ...
$1,200
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