Bidspirit auction | 1884 Liberty Head V Nickel


1884 Liberty Head V Nickel (No CENTS) - Liberty Head nickel dated 1884, featuring the classic left-facing Liberty portrait encircled by thirteen stars; reverse displays large Roman numeral ?V? within wreath, legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This is the early ?No CENTS? subtype (1883?1889), struck in 75% copper and 25% nickel. The Liberty nickel series remains one of the foundational late-19th-century U.S. coin designs, widely collected by date and type.The 1884 issue carries a mintage of 11,270,000 pieces. While not rare in circulated grades, it remains desirable as a representative example of the No CENTS subtype and as part of a complete 19th-century type set. Condition: This example shows moderate circulation with fully readable date, even wear across Liberty?s portrait, and complete wreath detail on reverse. Surfaces display natural brown-gray patina consistent with age, with no major rim breaks observed. Fine detail with even, honest wear; date clear; no major structural issues noted.