Liberty Head V Nickel

Brief Description

The obverse features a profile of Liberty facing left, surrounded by 13 stars and the date at the bottom. The reverse (not shown) typically depicts a Roman numeral 'V' inside a wreath.

Historical Significance

Designed by Charles E. Barber, this series is famous for the 'Racketeer Nickel' incident of 1883 where the lack of the word 'Cents' led people to gold-plate them and pass them off as $5 gold coins. This 1896 specimen belongs to the established design period after the word 'Cents' was added.

Estimated Value

$1.00 - $10.00 (Due to heavy wear/corrosion)

Care Instructions

Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can destroy its numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside a PVC-free coin holder to prevent further environmental damage.

Created At: 2026-03-22T21:47:24.566112