Home page encyclopedia us coin melt values coin melt calculators most valuable coins. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. The jefferson nickel has been the fivecent coin struck by the united states mint since 1938, when it replaced the buffalo nickel. Liberty head v nickel photos, mintage, designers, weights, diameters, varieties, and much more. Mintmarks on nickels made before 1965 are found on the reverse tails side of the.
Usa coin book has compiled a list of the alltime, rarest and most valuable us coins ever known. Our 45day money back guarantee makes ordering risk free. You can find an excellent selection of buffalo nickels for sale here at liberty coin service. Thus, the 1885 is a rare, key date of the v 5 cent nickel series. Below you will find checklists for many different coin series and themes described in our how to collect articles. One of the most valuable united states coins is a liberty head nickel. Liberty head nickels of 18831912 are prized collectibles from the turn of the 20th century when the horse and buggy gave way to automobiles and airplanes, cities and industries were.
The us liberty nickel was produced from 1883 to 19. Be sure to visit our liberty head v nickel forum if you need help. Circulated 1883 year us liberty nickels 188319 ebay. Liberty nickels are made of 75%copper and 25% nickel. When we think nickel the thomas jefferson nickel is what comes to mind, or at least what comes to mind here in the united states. The united states mint first produced the liberty head nickel in 1883. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. It was struck for circulation from 1883 until 1912, with at least five pieces being surreptitiously struck dated 19. Yeoman, commonly called the red book pcgs coin price guide online price guide the bccs is not responsible for referenced price guides, and makes no official recommendation. It is legal however to melt down silver dollars, half dollars, dimes, quarters for their content. I have a 2012 liberty nickel it looks like a p underneath the word liberty. Find the current liberty nickel values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade.
For sale 6685 auctions 6 wishlist 27 collection 6719. Hopefully your coins date back to the early years of mintage, containing many rare and very valuable dates. From 1938 until 2004, the coppernickel coins obverse featured a profile depiction of founding father and third u. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. The reverse features that denomination simply stated by the. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The liberty head nickel, sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse or tails design, is an american fivecent piece. You will find it a fascinating coin to collect since there is a considerable variation in collectibility across the series. We have a nice selection of middle and late date buffalo nickels too such as the 1921s, 1926d and 1926s, and 1937d three legged buffalo nickels for sale. The liberty head nickel, sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse design, is an american fivecent piece. All nickels of this date must be examined closely, the shield nickel as to condition, and the liberty nickel because two distinct varieties exist. Its been around for so long its the only nickel most of us have ever seen in circulation. The first time i looked at the nickel the eyes stood out better than anything other than the word liberty. Very strong strike with full stars and nearly full corn.
Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring lady liberty facing to the left and surrounded by stars. Liberty head v nickel photos, mintage, specifications. Therefore, it is not surprising this album doesnt have a 19 slot. Nickel dansco supreme coin albums these dansco supreme albums for nickels come with the pages and slides. We also have a liberty head v nickel grading forum to help you establish a grade for your liberty head v nickel. This is just a guide to give you an idea of what your coin might grade. The value of v nickels from common to rare coinstudy. This coin type includes the famed 19 liberty head nickel, which takes a top spot as the most valuable coin on the market. Nickel dansco albums, coin books, coin album, liberty. Also called liberty nickels, this price is for common date coins in good. Liberty head vnickel values 1883 to 19 cointrackers. In example, its possible for a coin to grade g4 on its obverse, but grade vg8 on its reverse. Coin collectors 250 pockets for coin storage coin collection book russian.
The liberty nickel was the workaday coin during the united states coming of age. We offer pleasing early date buffaloes like the 19 type i, 19s type ii, and 1914d nickels. Liberty head v nickels are classic united states coins that are rich in history, errors, and scandal. Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the piece has been issued since 1866.
The one in the picture is uncirculated, with no wear and lots of creamy, frosty mint luster. Liberty nickels 1883 1912 the us five cent coin was issued with a liberty head on the front and a v on the reverse from 1883 til 1912. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1893 liberty head v nickel. The 1885 liberty nickel is an important key date coin in. The liberty head nickel series officially spanned from 1883 through 1912, though five examples of a 19 liberty nickel exist that may have been produced under a number of scenarios either. Get the best deals on circulated 1883 year us liberty nickels 188319 when you shop the largest online selection at. This is especially the case in uncirculated condition. We offer a wide range of nickel albums which include shield, liberty barber, buffalo and jefferson. While the series is mostly known for the 19 liberty nickel, an incredibly rare but unofficial issue of which a mere five pieces are known, there are also some other dates that are not all that easy to find. Transline offers wholesale prices for all its numismatic publications. The 19 liberty head nickel is an american fivecent piece which was produced in extremely limited quantities unauthorized by the united states mint, making it one of the bestknown and most coveted rarities in american numismatics. Treasure hunting liberty head nickels 2020 red book guide book of united states coins. The obverse features a leftfacing image of the goddess of liberty.
Also called liberty nickels, this price is for common date coins in good or better condition. The first year of issue, 1883, created quite a controversy, as the denomination five cents was not placed on the coin. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. A nickel is a fivecent coin struck by the united states mint. The 1885 liberty nickel was not widely saved, as was the 1883 liberty nickel. Buffalo nickels folder 191938 official whitman coin folder. Feel free to download these checklists to assist you with your collecting interests. Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us nickel coins and us nickel types.
The original copper nickel fivecent piece, the shield nickel, had longstanding production problems, and in the early 1880s, the united states mint was looking to replace it. The 19 liberty nickel was given the top position in the third edition of jeff garrett and ron guths book 100 greatest u. Liberty head nickel book, 18831912 great coin folder to organize your liberty head nickel 18831912 collection, 33 openings. Liberty head official whitman coin folder 8601422656800. Only five 19 liberty nickel coins were known to be minted. Whitman liberty head nickel coin folder labeled to hold liberty head nickels minted 1883 through 1912 single sided coin viewing coins push into place whitman coin folder liberty head nickel collection 1883 to 1912 whitman folder model 9007 page contents inside cover no inside description page page 1 1883 without cents 5. The liberty head nickel was introduced in 1883 and struck for thirty years primarily at the philadelphia mint. This is for educational purposes only and does not represent an offer to buy or sell coins.