1909 V Nickel

The 1909 V Nickel had a total mintage of over 11.5 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This issue was a significant drop in production compared to previous years and this low of a mintage hadn’t been seen since the 1890s. Although it is a smaller mintage, it is still a decent amount of coins available and is relatively common across most grades if one is willing to pay a small premium across those grades compared to others in the series. 

 

History of the 1909 V Nickel

The 1909 V Nickel is an attractive coin that would add value to any collection. While the lower mintage adds value on its own, this coin shows to be almost fully struck most of the time. It typically has a frosty to brilliant luster and clean surfaces making this an attainable goal to set when searching for your own 1909 Liberty Head Nickel. The Liberty Head coins were designed by Charles E. Barber, and showcase the recognizable liberty head on all of the obverses. The reverse of the coin showcases the V Roman numeral signifying the five cent face value of the coin with the word CENTS below it which was added in its first year to prevent more fraudulent use of the coin. 

 

1909 Liberty Head “V” Nickel Value

The 1909 Liberty Head “V” Nickel value reaches upwards of $7,800 for the highest grades of the coin, which appears to max out around MS66 and MS67. This is a great value for the highest grades, and the lower grades will likely command a small premium compared to some of the more affordable lower grade coins of other years. The 1909 V Nickel is a valuable and attractive coin worth finding well-struck. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1909 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 11,585,763

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters