It is legal however to melt down silver dollars, half dollars, dimes, quarters for their content. Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring lady liberty facing to the left and surrounded by stars. Liberty head nickels 18831912 littleton coin company. A nickel is a fivecent coin struck by the united states mint. Nickel dansco supreme coin albums these dansco supreme albums for nickels come with the pages and slides. The united states mint first produced the liberty head nickel in 1883. Nickel dansco albums, coin books, coin album, liberty.
Below you will find checklists for many different coin series and themes described in our how to collect articles. For sale 6685 auctions 6 wishlist 27 collection 6719. Liberty head v nickel photos, mintage, specifications. This is especially the case in uncirculated condition. The 1885 liberty nickel was not widely saved, as was the 1883 liberty nickel. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. 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.
The jefferson nickel has been the fivecent coin struck by the united states mint since 1938, when it replaced the buffalo nickel. The us liberty nickel was produced from 1883 to 19. Also called liberty nickels, this price is for common date coins in good or better condition. Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the piece has been issued since 1866. 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. Get the best deals on circulated 1883 year us liberty nickels 188319 when you shop the largest online selection at. One of the most valuable united states coins is a liberty head nickel. The liberty head nickel, sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse design, is an american fivecent piece. 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. Our 45day money back guarantee makes ordering risk free. 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. Some of these coins were produced by the tens of millions, while one had a production run of only five. This is just a guide to give you an idea of what your coin might grade.
The first time i looked at the nickel the eyes stood out better than anything other than the word liberty. You can find an excellent selection of buffalo nickels for sale here at liberty coin service. I have a 2012 liberty nickel it looks like a p underneath the word liberty. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1893 liberty head v nickel.
Thus, the 1885 is a rare, key date of the v 5 cent nickel series. Mintmarks on nickels made before 1965 are found on the reverse tails side of the. The reverse features that denomination simply stated by the. Liberty head v nickel photos, mintage, designers, weights, diameters, varieties, and much more.
Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Circulated 1883 year us liberty nickels 188319 ebay. All nickels of this date must be examined closely, the shield nickel as to condition, and the liberty nickel because two distinct varieties exist. Liberty nickels are made of 75%copper and 25% nickel. Be sure to visit our liberty head v nickel forum if you need help. Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us nickel coins and us nickel types. 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. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Liberty head v nickels are classic united states coins that are rich in history, errors, and scandal. Liberty head vnickel values 1883 to 19 cointrackers. The value of v nickels from common to rare coinstudy. 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. Hopefully your coins date back to the early years of mintage, containing many rare and very valuable dates.
Only five 19 liberty nickel coins were known to be minted. From 1938 until 2004, the coppernickel coins obverse featured a profile depiction of founding father and third u. We also have a liberty head v nickel grading forum to help you establish a grade for your liberty head v nickel. Coin collectors 250 pockets for coin storage coin collection book russian. 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 coin type includes the famed 19 liberty head nickel, which takes a top spot as the most valuable coin on the market. Therefore, it is not surprising this album doesnt have a 19 slot. We offer pleasing early date buffaloes like the 19 type i, 19s type ii, and 1914d nickels.
The 1885 liberty nickel is an important key date coin in. Find the current liberty nickel values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Also called liberty nickels, this price is for common date coins in good. The obverse features a leftfacing image of the goddess of liberty. The first year of issue, 1883, created quite a controversy, as the denomination five cents was not placed on the coin. It was struck for circulation from 1883 until 1912, with at least five pieces being surreptitiously struck dated 19. Very strong strike with full stars and nearly full corn. 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.
Feel free to download these checklists to assist you with your collecting interests. In example, its possible for a coin to grade g4 on its obverse, but grade vg8 on its reverse. 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. Liberty head official whitman coin folder 8601422656800.
The liberty head nickel was introduced in 1883 and struck for thirty years primarily at the philadelphia mint. Transline offers wholesale prices for all its numismatic publications. The liberty head nickel, sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse or tails design, is an american fivecent piece. Home page encyclopedia us coin melt values coin melt calculators most valuable coins. This is for educational purposes only and does not represent an offer to buy or sell coins.
Usa coin book has compiled a list of the alltime, rarest and most valuable us coins ever known. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Its like theyre looking into your soul theyre so prominent. The one in the picture is uncirculated, with no wear and lots of creamy, frosty mint luster. You will find it a fascinating coin to collect since there is a considerable variation in collectibility across the series. Buffalo nickels folder 191938 official whitman coin folder.
The authoritative reference on buffalo nickels by zyrus press is the main reference book for finding general and specific information about all minted us nickels. Treasure hunting liberty head nickels 2020 red book guide book of united states coins. Its been around for so long its the only nickel most of us have ever seen in circulation. The 19 liberty nickel was given the top position in the third edition of jeff garrett and ron guths book 100 greatest u. How to grade liberty v nickels grade comparison images. 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. Liberty head nickel book, 18831912 great coin folder to organize your liberty head nickel 18831912 collection, 33 openings. We offer a wide range of nickel albums which include shield, liberty barber, buffalo and jefferson. Every album features a trademark grained leatherette cover. The liberty nickel was the workaday coin during the united states coming of age. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images.
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