5 Cents (Nickel)

Liberty Head Nickel (or V Nickel)

United States of America · 1908

The obverse features a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty surrounded by 13 stars, with the date 1908 at the bottom. She wears a coronet inscribed 'LIBERTY' and a wreath of cotton and wheat. The reverse (not shown) typically features a large Roman numeral 'V' within a wreath.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1908
Denomination: 5 Cents (Nickel)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Overview

Historical significance

Designed by Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, this series was produced from 1883 to 1912. It is a classic example of Gilded Age coinage and is famous for the '1883 No Cents' racketeer nickel scandal, where the lack of a denomination led people to plate them in gold and pass them off as five-dollar gold pieces.

Estimated value

$1.00 - $15.00 (Current condition indicates a 'Good' or 'About Good' grade; value depends heavily on the presence of a mint mark on the reverse and overall wear).

Care & preservation

Never clean or polish the coin, as this removes the natural patina and significantly reduces numismatic value. Handle only by the edges and store in a PVC-free flip or archival-safe container to prevent further oxidation and wear.

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