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Liberty Nickel Dates and Values 2022
How much is my Liberty nickel worth?
Find the most valuable Liberty nickels worth money as well as key dates with our liberty head nickel value guide. Use our list to find the estimated worth of your coin.
Years of Production
1883-1912
The Liberty Nickel was designed by Chief Engraver Charles Barber in 1883.
The obverse of this coin portrays Lady Liberty in profile, facing left, donning a coronet inscribed with the word "LIBERTY" and a wreath along the top of the coronet. The reverse of the coin features a wreath of wheat, cotton, and corn (America's main exports at the time), and the Roman Numeral "V" for the number five.
The Mint first began striking the coins on January 30, 1883 and they went into circulation as early as February 1!
Originally, the coins did not have the word "cents" on them anywhere, this was deemed unnecessary as the three-cent piece had been circulating with a Roman numeral on it to indicate the denomination without any issues.
But fraudsters soon realized that the new five-cent piece look very much like the $5 gold coin, and if they just plated the five-cent piece, could pass it off as a real $5 gold coin.
The Mint quickly had Barber change the design to include "Cents" on the reverse of the coin, just below the "V" and the new coins were released in June of 1883.
The Liberty Nickel was was struck up until 1912 when it was replaced by the much loved Buffalo Nickel.
The 10 Most Valuable Liberty Nickels
These numbers are based on coins in MS60 Condition or better.
- 1891: $170 - $220
- 1896: $210 - $290
- 1884: $200 - $330
- 1888: $300 - $370
- 1912 D: $330 - $440
- 1894: $385 - $470
- 1912 S: $1,800 - $2,200
- 1886: $1,100 - $2,800
- 1885: $2,200 - $3,700
- 1913: $4,455,000
Liberty Head Nickel Key Dates
Keep an eye out for these Liberty Head nickel key dates.
- 1885
- 1886
- 1894
- 1912 D
- 1912 S
Liberty Head Nickel Prices
Remember, these prices are estimates. Prices can fluctuate significantly. We will do our best to keep these as updated as possible.
| DATE | G-VG | F-VF | EF-AU | MS60-62 | PROOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 No "Cents" | $7-$9 | $10-$12 | $15-$20 | $35-$55 | $330 |
| 1883 with "Cents" | $20-$30 | $35-$60 | $90-$130 | $160-$220 | $300 |
| 1884 | $20-$30 | $35-$60 | $90-$140 | $200-$330 | $270 |
| 1885 | $590-$640 | $940-$1100 | $1400-1800 | $2200-$3700 | $1400 |
| 1886 | $300-$350 | $460-$540 | $760-$915 | $1100-$2800 | $700 |
| 1887 | $10-$20 | $35-$55 | $80-$115 | $150-$210 | $270 |
| 1888 | $30-$45 | $65-$130 | $190-$230 | $300-$370 | $270 |
| 1889 | $10-$15 | $30-$50 | $80-$130 | $150-$190 | $270 |
| 1890 | $10-$20 | $30-$50 | $70-$115 | $170-$220 | $270 |
| 1891 | $7-$13 | $25-$50 | $75-$135 | $170-$220 | $270 |
| 1892 | $6-$11 | $20-$45 | $70-$115 | $150-$170 | $270 |
| 1893 | $6-$11 | $20-$45 | $70-$115 | $145-$170 | $270 |
| 1894 | $20-$38 | $110-$180 | $265-$330 | $385-$470 | $270 |
| 1895 | $6-$9 | $20-$50 | $75-$130 | $155-$220 | $270 |
| 1896 | $10-$20 | $35-$70 | $100-$165 | $210-$290 | $270 |
| 1897 | $4-$6 | $10-$30 | $50-$75 | $110-$170 | $270 |
| 1898 | $4-$6 | $10-$30 | $50-$80 | $165-$200 | $270 |
| 1899 | $2-$3 | $9-$20 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| DATE | G-VG | F-VF | EF-AU | MS60-62 | PROOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1901 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1902 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1903 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1904 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1905 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1906 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1907 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1908 | $1-$2 | $8-$16 | $30-$65 | $100-$145 | $270 |
| 1909 | $2-$3 | $5-$15 | $35-$80 | $110-$155 | $270 |
| 1910 | $1-$2 | $4-$14 | $30-$65 | $80-$135 | $270 |
| 1911 | $1-$2 | $4-$14 | $30-$65 | $80-$135 | $270 |
| 1912 P | $1-$2 | $4-$14 | $30-$65 | $80-$135 | $270 |
| 1912 S | $190-$260 | $315-$545 | $945-$1500 | $1800-$2200 | --- |
| 1912 D | $3-$5 | $10-$40 | $90-$190 | $330-$440 | --- |
| 1913 | --- | --- | --- | $4,455,000 | --- |
These are estimates based on dealer and PCGS price history and are meant to be a rough guide.
Actual exact prices for coins will fluctuate based on different factors.
Coin images courtesy of Cointrackers.com and United States Mint
