Feel free to download these checklists to assist you with your collecting interests. In 1883, the us mint started production of the liberty head nickel, more commonly called the v nickel due to the roman numeral v on the reverse. Liberty nickels, or v nickels as some people call them, are rare and exciting coins to collect. Home coin histories 188319 nickel five cents liberty head. Much of the prices on our site are based on numismatic values, which are frequently worth many times more than the intrinsic metal value of the coin itself. The liberty head nickel, sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse design, is an american fivecent piece. The reverse features that denomination simply stated by the roman numeral v inside of a laurel wreath. We also have a liberty head v nickel grading forum to help you establish a grade for your liberty head v nickel. Us coin melt values current intrinsic metal value of coins. The black book is published by house of collectibles it is sometimes referred to as the black book, and its also a popular price guide among coin collectors. The pictures and descriptions below can be compared to your coins and then you can consult one of many coin price guides in estimating the value of your.
For sale 6370 auctions 9 wishlist 26 collection 6630. Home us coin facts nickels liberty head v nickels liberty v nickel 1883 19. Thanks to the statehood quarter program, coin collecting has never been more popular. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. As a result, this is the most common liberty head nickel in mint state grades, and circulated pieces grading xf. Nickel dansco supreme coin albums these dansco supreme albums for nickels come with the pages and slides. We specialize in the barber series, type and key date coins buy, sell, trades, stackers all welcome. Transline offers wholesale prices for all its numismatic publications.
The jefferson nickel has been the fivecent coin struck by the united states mint since 1938, when it replaced the buffalo nickel. Page 10, united states liberty head nickels 1883 19. As one of the first styles of coin produced by the us mint, the large cent was determined by congress to have a face value of 1100 th of a dollar. Choose the coin collecting books for your favorite series today. Longacre, the coin was issued from 1866 until 1883, when it was replaced by the liberty head nickel.
Liberty coin offers a vast selection of rare as well as fixed catalog coins and bullion. Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us nickel coins and us nickel types. As a new design, this coin would have been hoarded to some extent in any case, but false rumors spread that the centsless nickels would be recalled and become rare. The ngc us coin price guide shows average dealer retail prices based on actual, documented transactions and other information reported by collectors, dealers and auction houses for ngccertified coins. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Page 3, united states liberty head nickels 1883 19. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully. Us buffalo nickels 19 1938 buffalo nickels are a favorite of many coin collectors, partially because they are so easy to find. Liberty head nickels are a rare type of nickel that you can recognize by their design. Our highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage, paper currency, tokens, and medals, and teach how to build great. Charles barber was the chief engraver of the us mint from 1879 to 1917.
Get the most recent updates from our site and be updated your self. Coin collecting supplies coin collecting accessories. These coins, sometimes referred to as indian head nickels, were minted between the years of 19 and 1938. Large cents have now come to be known as pennies, but when they were first produced this name was as foreign as the coin itself. Liberty head nickels 18831912 littleton coin company.
Unlike todays pennies, these large singlecent coins were closer in size to a modern halfdollar. Coins and currency us nickels liberty head v coins and currency us currency sheets. Hopefully your coins date back to the early years of mintage, containing many rare and very valuable dates. About whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. For example, starting values for a heavily worn liberty v nickel. Collecting united states type coins 1795 bust dollar liberty coin service stocks a wide variety of united states type coins for sale, including pcgs and ngc certified united states type coins and nice, hand selected uncertified specimens. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Us 188319 liberty head nickel history coin community. The price shown is the average dealer retail price, excluding any sales tax, for an ngccertified coin in a standard holder with a standard. To discover the exact coin for your collection, filter your search by condition, grade rating, and metal. With beneficial guide features such as enlarged photos, readers can check on overdates and other variations.
The obverse features a leftfacing image of the goddess of liberty. Ok, that might be a bit of a long shotbut there are nickels out there worth nearly four million dollars. You will find it a fascinating coin to collect since there is a considerable variation in collectibility across the series. The other vintages of nickels that you might want to consider for your coin collection are the 1883 minting and the pre1899 mintings. When we think nickel the thomas jefferson nickel is what comes to mind, or at least what comes to mind here in the united states. Before you purchase an ebay coin collection, there are some things you should know. Due to inflation, the purchasing power of the nickel continues to drop and currently the coin represents less than 1% of the federal hourly minimum wage. The 19 liberty head nickel is an american fivecent piece which was produced in extremely limited quantities unauthorized by the united states mint, making it one of the bestknown and most coveted rarities in american numismatics. This guide will assist you in grading your coins, one essential aspect in determining a coin s value. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Everything you should know before you buy us coin collections lots.
But whether or not the 19 liberty head nickel was struck under the authority of the united states mint, the 1912 liberty head issues represent the last official entries for the series. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Get the best deals on 1886 us liberty nickels when you shop the largest online selection at. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. Liberty nickels 1883 1912 sales buy liberty vnickels. A guide book of buffalo and jefferson nickels, 2nd edition official red book. The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded coins. Be sure to visit our liberty head v nickel forum if you need help. The united states mint first produced the liberty head nickel in 1883. A guide book of buffalo and jefferson nickels, 2nd edition official red book q. Liberty head vnickel values 1883 to 19 cointrackers. Liberty head v nickel photos, mintage, designers, weights, diameters, varieties, and much more. Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the piece has been issued since 1866. It was struck for circulation from 1883 until 1912, with at least five pieces being surreptitiously struck dated 19.
It is legal however to melt down silver dollars, half dollars, dimes, quarters for their content. Mysteries of the 19 liberty head nickels revealed, by paul montgomery, mark borckardt, and ray knight intriguing journey of the five known 19 liberty head nickels from their unauthorized striking at the philadelphia mint in 19 until their amazing reunion at the 2003 ana summer convention. Mar 11, 2017 images courtesy david lawrence rare coins description. If the coin shows signs of wear on it due to being used in business transactions, it considered circulated. Some of these coins were produced by the tens of millions, while one had a production run of only five.
Liberty coin service collecting united states type coins. Nickel dansco albums, coin books, coin album, liberty. A nickel, in american usage, is a fivecent coin struck by the united states mint. Which other years of the preowned us liberty nickels 188319 are most valuable. Here is a fantastic very detailed history of the us 188319 nickel five cents liberty head.
Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring lady liberty facing to the left and surrounded by starts. With coin books, you can discover a wealth of information behind your favorite issues. The liberty nickel was first produced in 1883 to replace paper currency. The liberty head nickel, sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse or tails design, is an american fivecent piece.
The first year of issue, 1883, created quite a controversy, as the denomination five cents was not placed on the coin. Whitman liberty head nickel coin folder labeled to hold liberty head nickels minted 1883 through 1912 single sided coin viewing coins push into place whitman coin folder liberty head nickel collection 1883 to 1912 whitman folder model 9007 page contents inside cover no inside description page page 1 1883 without cents 5. United states liberty head nickels 1883 19, page 3. Tags liberty nickel ive spoken about many of the united states 20th century coins, but noticed i havent mentioned many of charles barbers coins. We offer a wide range of nickel albums which include shield, liberty barber, buffalo and jefferson.
For some great ideas on how to collect united states type coins, read the passage below. Liberty twentydollar gold coin double eagle what you need to know about bicentennial quarters. You might feel like you need to be a wizard to choose the correct coin value books for your needs, since there are so many to choose from not to worry. Multimillion dollar cover updates for the entire whitman line. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. Liberty head v nickel 1897 coins and currency us nickels. Usa coin book has compiled a list of the alltime, rarest and most valuable us coins ever. Liberty nickels will add value to any collection, providing you an opportunity to diversify your portfolio. Mercury dimes, more formally known as winged liberty head dimes, minted from 1916 to 1945 is a popular series of u. Coin values the coin value guide what is the value of. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Gallery of coins and currency us nickels liberty head.
Its been around for so long its the only nickel most of us have ever seen in circulation. If it was never used, then it is considered uncirculated. And to take advantage of this new interest in the hobby, were giving our complete line of whitman classic coin folders a beautiful new look. Nickel coin designs include the shield of 18661883, liberty head of 18831912, buffalo of 191938 and jefferson of 1938 to the present. Liberty head nickels of 18831912 are prized collectibles from the turn of the 20th century when the horse and buggy gave way to automobiles and airplanes, cities and industries were growing rapidly, and newfangled inventions appeared almost daily. Heres what you need to know to find the value of your liberty nickels. Also called liberty nickels, this price is for common date coins in good or better condition. Liberty nickel displaying 26 to 50 of 249 products sort by position name price unit of measure date, mint mark. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1896 liberty head v nickel. United states liberty head nickels 1883 19, page 10.
Whether you are an experienced coin collector or hoping to get started with this interesting hobby, you will probably appreciate the myriad old coins for sale that ebays userfriendly site offers. The original coppernickel fivecent piece, the shield nickel, had longstanding production problems, and in the early 1880s, the united states mint was looking to replace it. Here, youll find a wide variety of coin collecting books to help you get the most enjoyment out of your collection. We are frequently asked about estimating a readers coin s value. Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring lady liberty facing to the left and surrounded by stars. From 1938 until 2004, the copper nickel coin s obverse featured a profile depiction of founding father and third u. The 1912d liberty head nickel was struck during the only year when any of the coins in the series were struck at branch mints. Below you will find checklists for many different coin series and themes described in our how to collect articles.
Home page encyclopedia us coin melt values coin melt calculators most valuable coins. Each coin book we carry is designed to meet a specific customer need, whether its a general information book about the history of coin collecting, an official red book title, or a particular guide for determining the. Collectors quarters folder 2010 2021 warmans collector coin folders by warmans aug 9, 2010. The elegant draped bust coins recall the days of colonial america. Furthermore, like all price lists, this is a just a guide to what a coin. Also showing coins for sale in our database for the buffalo type nickels items. Colorful nickel coin guides direct your coin searches and acquisitions, from the buffalo and jefferson nickels to the shield and liberty head nickels. To complete a set of coins based on year, series title, or denominationwhether its a silver proof set, a gold liberty head, or a buffalo nickelsort by mint year, mint location, and denomination, to start. Save 19 liberty head v nickel to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Coins and currency us nickels liberty head v gallery at art, artifacts, antiques, books, and collectibles.