1883 - 1912 (5) Liberty Head Silver Nickels 
- Sold Winning Bid: $35.00
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- High Bidder: NMPecan
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1883 - 1912 (5) Liberty Head Silver Nickels
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1883 Liberty Head Nickel (No Cents)
- Quantity: 2
- Obverse: Features a left-facing Liberty with a coronet inscribed "LIBERTY" and a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Displays a large Roman numeral "V" (for 5 cents) encircled by a wreath, without the word "CENTS".
- Significance: Known for the "Racketeer Nickel" incident due to the absence of "CENTS", leading to fraudulent use.
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1903 Liberty Head Nickel
- Quantity: 1
- Obverse: Maintains the left-facing Liberty portrait, consistent with the initial 1883 design.
- Reverse: Continues with the "V" surrounded by a wreath, including "CENTS" below.
- Significance: Represents the continuity of the Liberty Head design with minor variations.
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1908 Liberty Head Nickel
- Quantity: 1
- Obverse: Features the traditional Liberty facing left.
- Reverse: Shows the "V" encircled by a wreath and "CENTS" below.
- Significance: Displays subtle changes in the die, but retains the overall design consistency.
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1912 Liberty Head Nickel
- Quantity: 1
- Obverse: Depicts Liberty facing left, consistent with previous years.
- Reverse: Carries the standard "V" and wreath design, including "CENTS" underneath.
- Significance: One of the final issues of this series, with 1912 versions from Denver and San Francisco being particularly rare and sought after.
The United States Mint first produced the Liberty Head nickel in 1883. Charles E. Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring Lady Liberty facing to the left and surrounded by stars. The reverse features that denomination simply stated by the Roman numeral V inside of a Laurel Wreath.
The Mint added the word CENTS to the reverse of the coin after dishonest people started to gold plate the coin and passed them off as five-dollar gold pieces. This omission led to two varieties in the first year of production.
Condition:
As Shown, Actual Photos
Size:
5 Coins
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