1895 V Nickel

The 1895 V Nickel had a total mintage of just under 10 million coins. Almost all of the Liberty Head “V” Nickel series was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, including this one. The Philadelphia Mint was known for its excellent craftsmanship and these coins were crowd pleasers that were typically well-struck with great overall eye appeal. The 1895 V Nickel is scarcer than the 1894 even though it almost doubles the mintage, but the prices are comparable which makes this coin extra valuable. 

 

History of the 1895 V Nickel

The 1895 Liberty Head “V” Nickel gets its nickname from the Roman numeral V found on the reverse of the coin that signifies the 5 cent value. The 1895 V Nickel is most common in Mint State 64 and 65, although it is possible to find in MS66 and MS67 with careful searching. The majority of these coins are well-struck and only show slight weakness on some of the first two stars on the obverse of the coin, which also showcases the head of liberty wearing a crown. Charles E. Barber was the designer for this coin. He designed other U.S. coins as well. 

 

1895 V Nickel Value

The 1895 V Nickel value reaches upwards of $21,000 for some of the highest grades of the coin. This coin has some built in equity due to the lower prices for a scarcer coin. It’s worth the effort to cherrypick to find that perfect coin. The 1895 V Nickel would make a valuable addition to any Liberty Head Nickel series collection. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1895 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 9,977,822

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters