1906 V Nickel

The 1906 V Nickel had a total mintage of over 38 million coins. This was the highest mintage this far in the series and set a new bar for mintages within the Nickel series. The 1906 Liberty Head Nickel is a plentiful coin that can be found with relative ease across most grades up to about Mint State 66. Although this is a common coin due to this high mintage, it can be difficult to find a perfect, fully struck coin, especially where the stars on the obverse and ear of corn on the reverse are concerned. 

 

History of the 1906 V Nickel

Cherrypicking is advised with the 1906 V Nickel to ensure a sharply struck coin with beautiful luster. With so many coins available, there should be a little something for collectors of all types. The obverse of the coin features the popular and recognizable head of lady liberty. She wears a crown that says LIBERTY and is circled by thirteen stars. The reverse of the coin shows the Roman numeral V representing the five cent coin, and is framed by a wreath. Charles E. Barber designed the Liberty Head coin as well as the others that included the Barber dime, quarter, and half dollar. 

 

1906 Liberty Head “V” Nickel Value

The 1906 Liberty Head “V” Nickel value reaches upwards of $9,200 for the highest grades of the coin. The 1906 V Nickel appears to max out at MS66, and these coins offer a great value because they command a smaller premium than some of the other coins in the series, and they are beautiful examples. The 1906 V Nickel would make a valuable addition to any collectors coin arsenal. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1906 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 38,612,000

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters