1888 Liberty Head Nickel

• Category: Liberty Head Five Cents (1883-1913)
• Mint: Philadelphia
• Mintage: 10,167,901
• Obverse Designer: Charles E. Barber
• Reverse Designer: Charles E. Barber
• Composition: Copper-Nickel
• Weight: 5g
• Diameter: 21.2mm
• Edge: Plain

The V-Nickel is an important piece of American coinage not only because of how long ago it was produced, but also due to the fact that the coin was essential in the everyday lives of Americans. Despite being minted well over 100 years ago, many V-Nickels have survived and are still around today. Unfortunately, because of how much these coins were used, very few have survived the years in excellent condition.

For collectors, the condition of a coin is everything because most every collector only wants to add pristine pieces to their collection. With regard to the 1888 V-Nickel, finding a well-preserved piece is no easy task.