1889 Liberty Nickel
Wear & Strike Notes
1889 5C CACG PR65 (031276981). CAC logo printed on the label. Beautiful golden-brown toning on the obverse.
About This Coin
Charles E. Barber’s Liberty Head nickel, introduced in 1883, captured the industrial utility of Gilded Age America. While billions of these coins wore down in daily commerce, the Philadelphia Mint struck a limited number of Proofs each year for the era's numismatists, showcasing Barber's classical design with a crispness never seen on business strikes.
This 1889 representative, graded PR65 by CACG, offers an exceptional look at the design's finer details. The obverse features beautiful golden-brown toning, highlighting the sharp details of Liberty's profile. At the Gem Proof level, the strike is remarkably crisp, showing the engraver's work exactly as intended.
With the CACG designation confirming its strict quality, this piece is a collector's coin through and through. It represents an ideal acquisition for a cabinet focused on high-grade nineteenth-century type or a dedicated run of Proof Liberty nickels.
