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Liberty Nickels
1883 to 1912
Liberty Nickels
1883 to 1913
Liberty Nickels
1883 to 1912
With Proofs
Liberty Nickels
1883 to 1913
With Proofs
Liberty Nickels
With Proofs
Liberty Nickels
With Proofs
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Liberty Nickels
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Liberty Nickels
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Liberty Nickels
Liberty Head Nickels
1883 to 1912
Liberty Head Nickels
1883 to 1913
Liberty Head Nickels
1883 to 1912
With Proofs
Liberty Head Nickels
1883 to 1913
With Proofs
Liberty Head Nickels
With Proofs
Liberty Head Nickels
With Proofs
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Liberty Head Nickels
Date Set
Liberty Head Nickels
Proof Only Issues
Liberty Head Nickels
Barber Nickels
1883 to 1912
Barber Nickels
1883 to 1913
Barber Nickels
1883 to 1912
With Proofs
Barber Nickels
1883 to 1913
With Proofs
Barber Nickels
With Proofs
Barber Nickels
With Proofs
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Barber Nickels
Date Set
Barber Nickels
Proof Only Issues
Barber Nickels
V Nickels
1883 to 1912
V Nickels
1883 to 1913
V Nickels
1883 to 1912
With Proofs
V Nickels
1883 to 1913
With Proofs
V Nickels
With Proofs
V Nickels
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V Nickels
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V Nickels
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About Liberty Nickels
Business Strikes and Proofs
What may be perhaps the least collected type of five cent pieces, the Liberty Head Nickel holds the odd distinction of the second longest running design, second only to the Jefferson Nickel. This follow-up to the Shield Nickel and precursor for the Buffalo Nickel enjoyed three decades’ worth of production and several more in circulation.
The history of the type dates back to the Civil War when the contemporary coin shortage persuaded Congress to answer the calls of a wealthy businessman, Joseph Wharton, who wanted to sell his mined nickel to the United States Government. In this direction, the Mint facility in Philadelphia began striking both three cent and five cent coins which circulated in earnest. However, the hardness of the metal led to premature die breaks and die retirements, forcing the Mint to create more dies than was needed for other denominations. The Mint’s request to change course and revert back to silver half dime production was met with the abolishment of the tiny silver coin altogether in 1873, in part to satisfy the interests of Mr. Wharton.
About Liberty Nickels
Business Strikes only
What may be perhaps the least collected type of five cent pieces, the Liberty Head Nickel holds the odd distinction of the second longest running design, second only to the Jefferson Nickel. This follow-up to the Shield Nickel and precursor for the Buffalo Nickel enjoyed three decades’ worth of production and several more in circulation.
The history of the type dates back to the Civil War when the contemporary coin shortage persuaded Congress to answer the calls of a wealthy businessman, Joseph Wharton, who wanted to sell his mined nickel to the United States Government. In this direction, the Mint facility in Philadelphia began striking both three cent and five cent coins which circulated in earnest. However, the hardness of the metal led to premature die breaks and die retirements, forcing the Mint to create more dies than was needed for other denominations. The Mint’s request to change course and revert back to silver half dime production was met with the abolishment of the tiny silver coin altogether in 1873, in part to satisfy the interests of Mr. Wharton.
About Liberty Nickels
Proofs Only
What may be perhaps the least collected type of five cent pieces, the Liberty Head Nickel holds the odd distinction of the second longest running design, second only to the Jefferson Nickel. This follow-up to the Shield Nickel and precursor for the Buffalo Nickel enjoyed three decades’ worth of production and several more in circulation.
The history of the type dates back to the Civil War when the contemporary coin shortage persuaded Congress to answer the calls of a wealthy businessman, Joseph Wharton, who wanted to sell his mined nickel to the United States Government. In this direction, the Mint facility in Philadelphia began striking both three cent and five cent coins which circulated in earnest. However, the hardness of the metal led to premature die breaks and die retirements, forcing the Mint to create more dies than was needed for other denominations. The Mint’s request to change course and revert back to silver half dime production was met with the abolishment of the tiny silver coin altogether in 1873, in part to satisfy the interests of Mr. Wharton.