1883 Nickel Value

1883 nickel value covers both Shield nickels and the beginning of the popular Liberty Nickel series.

All nickels of this date must be examined closely, the Shield nickel as to condition, and the Liberty nickel because two distinct varieties exist.

Making this year unique are the many variations. There are Shield and Liberty nickels both dated 1883 and a design modification of the Liberty series within the year. Altogether three distinct nickel designs were minted and today these variations cover a wide range in value.

You have a valuable coin. After the variety is established next is to judge the condition of your coin. Grading images, shown below, help determine an accurate value from the chart.

1883 Nickel Value is Conditional

Your old nickel values often span a wide range depending on condition. The grading descriptions and images indicate major points of the coin design to observe as you evaluate the condition of your old nickel.

Uncirculated: An uncirculated coin shows no signs of wear. The first areas to evidence friction on the Shield Nickel are the Cross and frame of the Shield. With the Liberty Nickel check first the hair above the ear and forehead, wear is indicated by a dulling of the luster.

Extremely Fine: In the "extremely fine" grade both series show slight wear. However notice boldness in all design elements. Wear is confined to just the highest parts above the ear on Liberty and the finer details of the frame surrounding the Shield.

Fine: At this point a circulated coin has lost most of the finer detail of the design. Even wear covering the entire coin gives a flatness to the appearance. Although major designs are still separated such as leaves on the Shield nickel and some of the hair detail on Liberty.

Good: Most detail is missing on these coins, Liberty is in outline form as well as major details of the Shield nickel design. The rims have begun to merge with lettering on each example. Both coins are at the low end of 1883 nickel value.

Shield Nickel Value
Complete listing of Shield nickel values and larger grading images combine to find an accurate value of all your Shield nickels.

More Old Nickel Values
Including more relating to your 1883 nickel value. Other nickel series are described, value charts provided and linked to… Liberty nickels, followed by Buffalo nickels and the current Jefferson Nickels.

Coin Values Discovery... finds the 1883 nickel value and...
all old US coin values. It is an excellent index with images and text links to all coin series, from Cents to Gold. Value charts, grading images and descriptions uncover how much your box of old coins is worth.

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