1883-1913 Liberty Nickel Coin Guide
The 1884 Liberty Nickel (Buy on eBay) was the second year of the new series. As was customary at the time, all production for this denomination took place at the Philadelphia Mint. This included 11,270,000 pieces struck for circulation and 3,942 proof coins struck for collectors. This issue carries a small premium across all grade […]
During the first year of issue, the design for the Liberty Nickel was altered to more clearly identify the denomination. The initial design used only a large Roman numeral “V” on the reverse, which led some examples to be gold plated and passed off as $5 pieces. To prevent this from occurring, the word “CENTS” […]
A new design was adopted for the five-cent denomination in early 1883. The obverse contained a rendition of Liberty wearing a crown with agricultural elements intertwined with her hair. Thirteen stars surround the image with the date below. On the reverse, the denomination is indicated by a large Roman numeral “V” surrounded by an agricultural […]
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 (Buy on eBay) remain relatively available for present day collectors. A complete […]
The 1913 Liberty Nickel is one of the most famous and valuable coins in American numismatics. With only five specimens known to exist, the coin has long fascinated collectors and gained widespread recognition after it was the focus of a popular American television show. The known examples of this numismatic rarity carry impressive pedigrees and […]