The Philadelphia Mint struck proof versions of the Liberty Nickel for each year of the series from 1883 to 1912. Most issues were struck by the thousands, representing high mintages for proof coins of this era. As a result, all Proof Liberty Nickels remain relatively available for present day collectors. A complete collection of the [...]

The 1913 Liberty Nickel is one of the most famous and valuable coins in American numismatics. There are only five specimens known to exist, one of which sold for $3,737,500 at auction in January 2010. Part of the allure is that it is an issue which is not supposed to exist. The Liberty Nickel series [...]