Like other coin types, V-Nickel values can vary significantly based on condition and date. Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1913 . 1883 WC Liberty Head Nickel AG-3+ Roll Plus #aj Price: $236.25. 1883 Liberty Head Nickel (175) Winning bidder will receive exact item pictured. V Nickels from 1912 to 1897 are among the more common. Liberty Head nickels of 1883-1912 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. The finest circulation strikes of the 1883 Liberty Nickel “Without Cents” variety are graded MS67. My Account Order Status View Cart. They are willing to pay big money for coins in uncirculated condition. Snowden proudly unveiled the Liberty Head nickel at a special ceremony on Jan. 30, 1883. On January 30, 1883, the first Liberty Head nickels were struck for circulation. The new type was introduced in 1883 and struck until 1913. Regular coinage began later that week, then suddenly, the celebrating stopped. What grade and value do you give it ? Interestingly, both the first and last years of the series are a source of numismatic intrigue. Robert Ransom Well-Known Member. Liberty Head Nickel Values. V nickels, also known as Liberty Head nickels, were designed by Charles E. Barber and were first released in 1883. Liberty Head Five Cents (V Nickel)-Learn about Liberty Head Nickels by the facts and images, recource for nickel coin collectors. Gam3rBlake, Dec 26, 2020 #1 + Quote Reply. I’m not really good at grading these so I’m curious what you guys think. Learn More About U.S. Liberty Head V Nickels (1883-1913) The U.S. Liberty Head nickel is also referred to as the V nickel because of the large letter “V” on the coin’s reverse side, which is actually the Roman numeral five. Dignitaries attended and souvenirs of the first strikes were distributed to the guests. Applicable sales tax may apply. This caused a flurry of speculation in Proof 1883 Shield nickels, as dealers, collectors, and investors thought they would prove to be very rare. The first new coins were struck January 30 and released two days later. The one in the picture is uncirculated, with no wear and lots of creamy, frosty mint luster. The dies for Charles Barber's new Liberty Head Nickel were not quite ready at the beginning of 1883, and the Philadelphia Mint was compelled to produce well over a million of the old Shield Nickels to meet immediate demand. They’re worth about $2 to $12 each in circulated condition, depending on the grade of the coin. Clever criminals gold-plated the Liberty Nickels and passed them off as $5 coins. This includes fifteen pieces graded by PCGS and more than fifty graded by NGC at this level. The Liberty Head nickel was produced from 1883 to 1913. Coin Value Price Chart for Liberty Nickels 5C. Any Quantity ... Value (low premium over spot) Bottom Line; No, I would not recommend this to a friend; We provide all of our customers with a refund, return and / or exchange on everything we sell including all bullion and certified coins. Guest User Guest. Horse-drawn carriages ruled the roads and in New York City, they also reigned supreme on the just-completed Brooklyn Bridge. An authentic 1883 Liberty Head nickel and its altered counterpart are hard to find unless you purchase your coins right here. 1883 was the first issue of the Liberty Head nickel, and as sometimes happens with first issues, there were a few problems which made initial production difficult. Value Tables for the following coin groups have been updated for 2020:-- Flying Eagle Cents-- Indian Head Cents-- Lincoln Cents-- Buffalo Nickels-- Seated Liberty Dollars-- Peace Dollars The Coi… capthank likes this. Log in or Sign up to hide this ad. Please carefully review our shipping and returns policy before committing to a bid. See a picture of the Liberty Head nickel (aka the V Nickel), as well as mintage numbers and other details. Variety I: 1883 only, a profile of Liberty is surrounded by thirteen stars on the obverse. Uncirculated-1883 Liberty Nickel - NO Cents Collection from the Collactors Alliance. The short-lived reverse is the "V" Roman numeral 5 within a wreath. www.collectorsalliance.com. You can buy the coin with our auction links, and fill the hole in your collection. 68.5k members in the coins community. SensibleSal66 Well-Known Member. These five-cent pieces were minted for circulation by the U.S. Mint from 1883 to 1913. 1883-1912 Liberty Head V Nickel Avg Circ Rollover to zoom . The date 1883 was the first year of the Liberty nickel and since the population was new to this coin, it was easy to get away with the scam. What grade is this 1883 Liberty Head “V” Nickel? If for any reason, you have a problem, please feel free to call us. Log in or Sign up to hide this ad. In June of 1883, the coin was redesigned to include the word "cents." Compositionally, the Liberty Head nickel is 75% copper and 25% nickel, with a diameter of 21.2 millimeters and 5 grams. US Liberty Head V Nickel 1883 to 1913. The Liberty nickel had a large Roman numeral V to denote five but did not include the word "cents" on the coin. Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by SensibleSal66, Oct 4, 2020. SensibleSal66 likes this. Thanks! Record quantities of Proofs were made. Charles Barber's famed Liberty Head nickel was first issued in 1883, with a large Roman numeral V (five) on the reverse – but not the word "cents." FDR, after all, was only one year old at the time. $1.29. It catalogs around $100. Find the current Liberty Nickel values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Home > Other U.S. Guest User Guest. Finest Known and Values. Feb 08, 20 08:56 AM. I have this 1883 Liberty Head ( no cents ) . Call Us NOW at 1-800-997-9845 . Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Gam3rBlake Well-Known Member. The guy at the shop said EF-40. About V-Nickels. The coin was also the same size as the five-dollar gold coin. By that time, 1,451,500 Shield nickels had been made with the 1883 date. In fact, with a value of less than $10 in moderately worn grades, it’s among the cheapest dates from the first decade of the Liberty nickel series. The Liberty Head Nickel (often called the V Nickel) is a U.S. five-cent coin that was designed by Charles Barber, the Chief Engraver at the U.S. Mint. Chester Alan Arthur was in the White House, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt was napping in a nursery in Hyde Park, New York. Coin Value Tables Updated for 2020. Here we have one 1883 No Cents Liberty Nickel. The "V" nickname stems from the primary reverse device, which is a large Roman numeral V signifying the coin's face value of five cents. How much Liberty Nickels are worth. Roll plus of 45 pieces graded AG-3 plus, close to Good-4, bargain priced at $5.25 each. Minted along-side the Shield nickel in 1883; the new "V" nickel featured many changes to the nickel design. Shipping is only available within the US. 1883-1913 LIBERTY HEAD NICKEL Chester Alan Arthur was in the White House, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt was napping in a nursery in Hyde Park, New York. HOWEVER, NEW USERS ARE ASKED TO … Liberty Head nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. Please look at the scan and grade the coin for yourself as this is the actual coin you will receive. Suprisingly, the perpetrators were found innocent since they used a deaf mute who would buy a 5 cent cigar, put the gold plated nickel on the counter and walk a way with $4.95 change. Buy & Sell. We welcome longtime collectors, as well as brand new ones and non-collectors. The coin is in raw uncertified condition and is a very nice coin. Variety 1 Liberty Nickel: 1883 Without Cents Reverse. Shipping and Returns : Shipping and Returns. Type: Liberty Head V Nickel Year: 1885 Mint Mark: No mint mark Face Value: 0.05 USD Total Produced: 1,472,000 [ Silver Content: 0% Numismatic Value: $607 to $2328.00 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $607, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $2,328 at auction. I do not attach a grade to the coin as grading is very subjective. It was designed by U.S. Mint engraver Charles Barber in 1883 as an attempt to achieve a more uniform design with other American coins in circulation. We are pleased to offer for sale this 1883 Liberty Head V Nickel No CENTS G-4 or Better. Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Gam3rBlake, Dec 26, 2020. 1883 Liberty Nickel. The lowest mintage issue of the series is the 1912-S Liberty Nickel, although in most circulated grades, this issue is more frequently encountered than the higher mintage 1885 and 1886 issues. A 2006 nickel is only worth face value; it and all other US nickels minted since 1938 have carried a picture of Thomas Jefferson. Coins for sale for Liberty type Nickels items. Description: With cents variety. Lookup Coin values for Good, Very Good, Fine, Very Fine, Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof conditions and MS grade. As the first five cent nickel struck at the San Francisco Mint, this issue was more likely to be saved from circulation. FDR, after all, was only one year old at the time. The Liberty Nickel was first produced in 1883 to replace paper currency. Most Liberty, or 'V', nickels catalog for about $2 US dollars in worn condition. History of the 1883 Liberty Nickel. The Liberty Head V Nickel is circulated and will grade G-4 (Good Four) or better. Soon, con artists discovered that when gold plated, the coins could easily be passed off to unsuspecting merchancts as $5 gold pieces. The Most Trusted Name in Collecting! I will leave that up to you to grade the coin based on the high resolution scan. #aj : Click Image To Enlarge 1883 WC Liberty Head Nickel G-4: 1883 WC Liberty Head Nickel G-4 #n Price: $12.00 . Because the first 1883 Liberty Head V nickels did not contain the words ‘FIVE CENTS,’ and also because the coins are about the same diameter and look somewhat similar to the then-circulating $5 Liberty gold coin, some people took it upon themselves to gold plate 1883 No Cents nickels and try to pass them off as $5 gold coins! Get the best deals on 1885 Liberty Head Nickel when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. FACTS: The first 1883 issue of the Liberty "V" Nickel didn't have cents. Note: This item will ship separately and cannot be combined with other orders. Search: Sign up for our e-mail offers! Horse-drawn carriages ruled the roads—and in New York City they also reigned supreme on the just-completed Brooklyn Bridge. The Liberty Head Nickel represented the second design for the newly introduced nickel denomination. You can see what a difference condition makes to coin collectors. Thanks SensibleSal66, Oct 4, 2020 #1 + Quote Reply. American Mint proudly presents a stunning boxed set containing two genuine coins featured in this 132-year-old tale of deception. Over half a billion Liberty Head Nickels were minted between 1883 and 1912. Story of the 1883 "No Cents" Racketeer Nickel. The V-Nickel, sometimes referred to as the Liberty Head Nickel, gets its V-Nickel name from the coins reverse design. V-Nickels dated pre-1897 can command significant premiums and many are worth $4 to $5 a piece. Nothing about the 1883 Liberty nickel is rare. 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