What is an 1883 liberty head nickel worth?

Answer 1

July 13, 2009 There were 2 varieties of the 1883 Liberty Head nickel. The 1st variety is without the word "CENTS" on the reverse [tails] side of the coin. There were 5,479,519 coins of this variety produced. The 2nd variety has the word "CENTS" on the reverse [tails] side of the coin. There were 16,032,983 coins of this variety produced. The values of these coins are shown in the table below. Circulated Grades...........1883 with cents...........1883 without cents G4......................................$23...............................$9 VG12..................................$40...............................$11 VF30...................................$70...............................$12 EF40...................................$105.............................$105 Uncirculated Grades MS60..................................$175..............................$27 MS63..................................$240..............................$45 MS64..................................$365..............................$80 MS65..................................$850..............................$290 MS66..................................$1700............................$875 MS67..................................$27,500.........................$5,000

Answer 2

The value of an 1883 Liberty Head nickel depends on its condition and minting location. In general, its value can range from $5 to several hundred dollars. It's best to have the coin appraised by a professional for an accurate valuation.

Answer 3

Actual size replicas showing the word COPY on the back are available on eBay for $12.95. Larger size replicas made of silver are also easily found on the internet.

Any replica without the word copy is illegal to buy or sell, therefore, has no value. The same is true of altered date coins, which were genuine Liberty nickels of other dates, such as 1900, 1903, or 1910, that had the date tooled so that it would appear as 1913. All of these latter items are considered counterfeit coins and fall under the jurisdiction of the Secret Service. While they are technically not illegal to own, anyone who is caught buying or selling such items runs the risk of prison time.

Answer 4

Check that date again. The first US Nickel was minted in 1866 and the Liberty design was not used until 1883.

Answer 5

It depends on the condition. But anywhere from $2 to $585. Like I said it depends on condition.