1891 V Nickel

The 1891 V Nickel had a total mintage of just over 16.8 million coins from the Philadelphia Mint. This was a similar mintage to the previous year and a fairly plentiful coin, although it was slightly higher than 1890 which makes this the highest mintage this far in the series. It’s fairly easy to find an 1891 Liberty Head Nickel in most uncirculated grades up to about MS65. Any grade above that becomes much more difficult to find which is pretty common so far with the V Nickel. 

 

History of the 1891 Liberty Head “V” Nickel

The 1891 Liberty Head “V” Nickel is worth cherrypicking for a sharply struck coin with spot-free surfaces. It was common in the series to find a weaker strike on the ear of corn on the left side of the reverse of the coin as well as the lines of the stars on the obverse. Charles E. Barber designed the V Nickel, as well as the other Liberty Head coins that included the Barber Dime, Quarter, and Half Dollar. Lady Liberty’s profile appears on the obverse of the coin and she’s surrounded by 13 stars. The Roman numeral “V” is on the center of the reverse to represent the five cent coin and has a wreath framing it. 

 

1891 V Nickel Value

The 1891 V Nickel value reaches upwards of around $23,000 for the highest grades of the coin documented and sold. While this is a premium, it’s a great value for this coin compared to some in the series that command prices upwards of $75,000 or more. The 1891 Liberty Head “V” Nickel would make a valuable addition to any V Nickel series collection. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1891 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 16,832,000

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters