1899 V Nickel

The mintage exploded again with the 1899 V Nickel and hit a record high of over 26 million coins produced at the Philadelphia Mint. This coin is plentiful and common in most grades all the way up to about MS66. One coin has been found and graded at MS67 and it commands a premium, but lower grades are more accessible for collectors and are worth the effort to find quality coins in circulated and lower Mint State grades. 

 

History of the 1899 Liberty Head “V” Nickel

The 1899 Liberty Head “V” Nickel is worth choosing carefully because the strike quality can vary from coin to coin. As was common with the series, sometimes the stars on the obverse of the coin and the ear of corn on the left side of the reverse of the coin were weakly struck. Finding a fully struck coin is preferred, but not a demand from collectors of this series. Charles E. Barber designed the V Nickel along with the other Liberty Head coins that include the Barber Dime, Quarter, and Half Dollar. 

 

1899 V Nickel Value

The 1899 V Nickel value reaches upwards of $38,000 and that was for the highest graded MS67 sold in 2012. It is worthwhile to find this coin well-struck with attractive, spot-free surfaces. The 1899 Liberty Head “V” Nickel is a beautiful coin that would make a valuable addition to any Liberty Head series collection. The nickname “V” Nickel comes from the Roman numeral V that is found on the reverse that represents this five cent coin. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1899 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 26,027,000

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters