1904 V Nickel

The 1904 V Nickel continued to decrease in mintage compared to the past few years, and had over 21.4 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Although this was a smaller mintage, it is still a plentiful one that allows for many options for collectors to choose an ideal coin for their collection. This is a very common coin, maybe even more so than the previous years with higher mintages, and is most common in higher Mint State grades up to about MS66. The 1904 V Nickel is believed to have a great overall eye appeal and is a great value coin for what the collector receives. 

 

History of the 1904 V Nickel

The 1904 V Nickel is a beautiful coin that is much more affordable compared to some of the previous years. It still commands a premium at the highest grades and is worth the effort to cherrypick for a sharply struck coin with fully struck details in the troublesome stars on the obverse and ear of corn on the reverse. Charles E. Barber designed the V Nickel, and it gets its nickname from the V Roman numeral found at the center of the reverse that represents this five cent coin. The obverse features the recognizable liberty head that is found on the other liberty head coins, and is surrounded by thirteen stars. 

 

1904 Liberty Head Nickel Value

The 1904 Liberty Head Nickel value reaches upwards of just under $6,000 for the highest grades of the coin, which appear to max out around Mint State 66. This is a great value for such an appealing coin and is worth the effort to find and add to any V Nickel series collection. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1904 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 21,403,167

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters