1897 Liberty Head “V” Nickel — Very Good (VG)
A classic 1897 Liberty Head “V” Nickel, featuring the portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse. The reverse displays the large Roman numeral “V” surrounded by a wreath, with the word “CENTS” clearly shown below.
This example is graded Very Good (VG), showing moderate to heavy circulation wear while retaining the major design details, lettering, and date. A popular collectible from the late 19th century, this coin is an excellent addition to a collection of classic U.S. five-cent pieces.
Details:
- Year: 1897
- Denomination: Five Cents
- Type: Liberty Head “V” Nickel
- Designer: Charles E. Barber
- Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
- Weight: 5.00 grams
- Diameter: 21.2 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Condition: Very Good (VG)
- Mintage: 20,926,000
