Liberty V Nickel (1883 - 1912)
In 1883, the Shield Nickel was replaced by the Liberty V Nickel or "Liberty Head"
nickel designed by Charles E. Barber, Engraver of the Mint. This type of nickel first appeared without the word CENTS on the reverse. Some of these
first coins were gold plated and passed for $5. To discourage fraudulent practices, the word CENTS was added on the reverse at the bottom, later that year.
Inspired by a Greco-Roman marble head and the Morgan Dollar design, Barber featured a profile of Liberty on the obverse wearing a crown with the inscription
LIBERTY. Miss Liberty was surrounded by 13 stars. The reverse displayed the value of the coin in Roman numerals surrounded by a wreath of wheat, corn and
cotton. The No Cents Liberty V nickels had the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM visible at the bottom on reverse, while the Liberty V nickels with Cents had the motto
above the wreath. Key dates of the Liberty V Nickel series include the 1885, 1886 and 1912-S.
The Executive Coin Company is one of the top coin dealers in United States who offers a variety of Liberty Head nickels in different grades and condition. Our selection includes early date 1883 No Cents Liberty V Nickels and 1883 With Cents Liberty V Nickels, and also key date Liberty V nickles such as the 1886 key date nickel and the 1912-S key date. All nickels we offer are expertly photographed with great care and accuracy to help you make the best choice for your collection! Check out our online selection below.
The Executive Coin Company is one of the top coin dealers in United States who offers a variety of Liberty Head nickels in different grades and condition. Our selection includes early date 1883 No Cents Liberty V Nickels and 1883 With Cents Liberty V Nickels, and also key date Liberty V nickles such as the 1886 key date nickel and the 1912-S key date. All nickels we offer are expertly photographed with great care and accuracy to help you make the best choice for your collection! Check out our online selection below.
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