{"product_id":"1909-p-liberty-head-nickel-g-vg","title":"1909-P Liberty Head Nickel G\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1909-P Liberty Head Nickel G\/VG+ is a circulated survivor from the closing years of the Liberty Head nickel series, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during a time when five-cent coins still saw heavy daily use in American commerce. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it carries the honest wear many collectors appreciate in older coins, giving it the kind of age and character that only comes from real circulation. For anyone building a type set or adding a more affordable example of a pre-Jefferson nickel, this piece offers a direct link to early 20th-century U.S. coinage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Liberty Head nickel, often called the “V nickel” because of the large Roman numeral on the reverse, was introduced in 1883 and remained in production through 1912. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the series bridges late 19th-century coinage and the more modern designs that followed in the 20th century. By 1909, mintages had dropped noticeably compared with nearby years, which gives this date a little extra interest within the series even though it remains collectible in circulated grades.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors continue to enjoy Liberty Head nickels for their classic design, long date run, and strong connection to an earlier era of American numismatics. A circulated example like this can be especially appealing because it keeps the series accessible while still carrying the look and feel of a genuinely old coin. Philadelphia issues are important to any full date run, and a 1909 coin works well in a Liberty nickel set, an early U.S. type set, or a general U.S. collection. That final sentence is an inference based on the coin’s date, mint, and collectible type.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Five Cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Liberty Head Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Charles E. Barber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 5.00 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 21.20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Philadelphia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 11,585,763\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1883–1912\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Roman Numeral “V” Reverse\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one 1909-P Liberty Head Nickel in Good \/ Very Good+ condition. The coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and features the classic Liberty Head obverse with the Roman numeral “V” reverse used throughout the series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are adding an affordable Liberty nickel to your collection, building a type set, or simply looking for a circulated U.S. coin with real age and history, this 1909-P Liberty Head Nickel G\/VG+ makes a meaningful addition. At Coin Nerds, our mission is to help build the next great coin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54896344989987,"sku":null,"price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1909-P_Liberty_Head_Nickel_G_VG_Obverse.jpg?v=1775257539","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1909-p-liberty-head-nickel-g-vg","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}