1888 Liberty Head V Nickel Scarce Date
Updated August 12, 2026
| Lot number | 152 |
| Auction | Michael's Coin and Turquoise Collection! We Ship! |
| Date | August 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Wilson Creek Auctions LLC |
| Location | Cornell, Wisconsin |
The 1888 Liberty Head "V" Nickel is a semi-key date in the Liberty Nickel series — scarcer than the common 1890s issues and carrying strong premiums in mid- to high-grade. It was struck only at Philadelphia, with a mintage of 10,715,901 business strikes and 4,582 proofs. Designer: Charles E. Barber Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel Weight: 5.00 g Diameter: 21.2 mm Type: Liberty Head Nickel, Type II (“WITH CENTS”)
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