The v nickel, sometimes referred to as the liberty head nickel, gets its v nickel name from the coins reverse design. The line doesnt start from the rim, its just perfect looking like it belongs there. Snowden admired barbers new design, and he also welcomed the change because it gave him a chance to increase the diameter and thus reduce the thickness of the nickel. Crying liberty 1883 p liberty head v nickel no etsy. Three coin dealers might agree on the grade of a coin if two of them were dead. The obverse features a leftfacing image of the goddess of liberty. In contrast with the rest of this website which presents factual information about 1883 2 shield nickels, this page contains my own opinions about the relative rarities and valuations for the five different 1883 2 varieties. The following table lists the buy price what you can expect to pay to a dealer to purchase the coin and sell value what you can expect a dealer to pay you if you sell the coin. We can help you id mystery coins, but well need clear. Liberty head vnickel the v nickels were produced from 1883 to 19 and its metal content is 75% copper and 25% nickel. Here are some more examples of fs5c0, showing how the date may appear differently on different coins. High quality catalog of 1883 v nickel and other relevant listings. These 19 liberty head nickels are the most expensive rare valuable nickels.
The 1 of the date is actually triple punched the secondary 8 is evident slightly north of the primary second 8. A new design was adopted for the fivecent denomination in early 1883. Varieties of the 1883 liberty nickel important varieties of the 1883 liberty nickel are pictured. The liberty head nickel sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse design, is an american fivecent piece. This nice original 1883 liberty v nickel has nice eye appeal.
The liberty head nickel, sometimes referred to as the v nickel because of its reverse or tails design, is an american fivecent piece. One is a 1915d penny in a bu holder described as a 1915s. Liberty head vnickel values 1883 to 19 cointrackers. The first column lists the date and mint mark followed by the buy price and the sell value for an average circulated liberty head v nickel. After the country was founded, the us government realized the need for unique coinage, and by 1793 the first us mint building in philadelphia, pennsylvania was erected. As you can see it runs along most of the text and is present in multiple areas. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. The 18832 shield nickel web pages relative rarity and valuation opinions. We welcome longtime collectors, as well as brand new ones and noncollectors. Only the large v gave any indication of the denomination to the coin and this quickly caused confusion. Shield nickels 1866 1883 the united states mint can trace its history back to the early days of the united states itself. Anyone seen an 1883 no cents liberty like this one.
This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. If you have the slightest doubt your liberty nickel is closer to a higher grade and the much higher value, have it graded by either ngc or pcgs. The the upper serif of the 1 shows doubling, and from my investigation it is an unlisted rpd. Liberty nickel 1883 year us coin errors for sale ebay. The typical 1883 no cents nickel is weakly struck in several stars and at the corn cob in the lower left portion of the wreath this second trouble spot is directly opposite the highest point of relief on the obverse. For more valuable coin tips give the video a thumbs up. Best shopping 1883 liberty head v nickel no cents xf au. Your chances of finding a rare date are not as good as finding a better grade coin. The first year the v nickel had no cents stamped on the reverse, the preceding years from 1884 to 19 the word cents appears on the reverse bottom middle. Join ngc for free to add coins, track your collection and participate in the ngc registry. Everything but the house does not grade coins or currency. Shop 1883 v nickel in stock and ready to ship right now. Get the best deals on liberty nickel 1883 year us coin errors when you shop the largest online selection at. The new liberty nickel was first introduced without the word cents on the reverse.
This is by far the most dramatic of the 18832 shield nickel varieties. The 1883 vnickel was first introduced without the word cents on the reverse. Liberty v nickel value 18831912 civil war token coin values. Well struck pieces are available, due to the sheer number. It was struck for circulation from 1883 until 1912, with at least five pieces being surreptitiously struck dated 19. For many collectors this issue provides the coin for their type sets, but some care in selecting the right example is required. Like other coin types, v nickel values can vary significantly based on condition and date. Specifically with regard to goldplated v nickels, he put straight lines on the edge of some of these 1883 nocents nickels to replicate edge reeding on u. Liberty head v nickel values and prices the spruce. Determine the value of your liberty head five cents in the coin market, including. The value of v nickels what dealers pay the following chart clearly shows the value of v nickels is condition driven. We are always willing to give you our opinion of any coin.
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