1890 V Nickel

The 1890 V Nickel had a total mintage of over 16 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. At this point in the coins' history, all of them have been produced at the Philadelphia Mint. It was known for its excellent craftsmanship and these coins benefit from that quality. Cherrypicking is still advised, especially when it comes to finding a fully struck 1890 V Nickel. The corn on the reverse of the coin and the stars on the obverse can sometimes have a weak strike, so these are the first places to look for a beautiful example. 

 

History of the 1890 V Nickel

The 1890 V Nickel is worthwhile to find well-struck. While many of the coins in the series are relatively easy to find, the 1890 Liberty Head Nickel can be more difficult to find than many of the others in the series, falling closely in line in terms of rarity as the 1895 and 1896 V Nickel. The coin becomes even more scarce in any grade above Mint State 64. The reverse of the coin shows the Roman numeral V at the center, and has a wreath framing it. The obverse shows the head of Lady Liberty wearing a crown that says LIBERTY. She has 13 stars framing the top of her head to represent the 13 colonies. 

 

1890 Liberty Head “V” Nickel Value

The 1890 Liberty Head “V” Nickel value reaches upwards of around $16,000 for the highest grades of the coin, and considering the difficulty in finding the 1890 V Nickel, it is relatively affordable compared to many of the other coins in the series. It’s possible to build an even more affordable collection by seeking out circulated and lower Mint State grades. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1890 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 16,256,532

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters