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5 Cents

5 Cents "Liberty Nickel" (with "CENTS")

United States · 1883–1913 · Base Metal

5 Cents "Liberty Nickel" (with "CENTS") — obverse5 Cents "Liberty Nickel" (with "CENTS") — reverse
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Specifications

Years1883–1913
Denomination5 Cents
CompositionCopper-nickel
Gross weight5 g

Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.

About this coin’s value

This coin is composed of copper-nickel and weighs 5 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 5 Cents "Liberty Nickel" (with "CENTS") made of silver or gold?

No — the 5 Cents "Liberty Nickel" (with "CENTS") is copper-nickel, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.

What years was the 5 Cents "Liberty Nickel" (with "CENTS") minted?

The 5 Cents "Liberty Nickel" (with "CENTS") was issued 1883–1913.

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