1911-P Liberty Head Nickel G/VG+

This 1911-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 pieces still saw heavy everyday use in American commerce. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it shows the kind of honest wear many collectors appreciate in older U.S. coins, with real circulation giving it age, texture, and character. For anyone building a type set or adding an affordable example of a pre-Jefferson nickel, this piece offers a direct connection to early 20th-century American coinage. 

The 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 U.S. coinage and the more modern designs that followed in the 20th century. The 1911 issue is especially notable because it had the largest business-strike mintage of any date in the Liberty Head nickel series, which helps explain why it remains one of the more accessible dates for collectors today. 

Collectors 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 approachable while still carrying the look and feel of a genuinely old coin. A 1911-P works well in a Liberty nickel set, an early U.S. type set, or a general U.S. coin collection. The final sentence is an inference based on the coin’s date, mint, and collectible type. 

Specifications & Mintage

Denomination: Five Cents

Series: Liberty Head Nickel

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight: 5.00 grams

Diameter: 21.20 mm

Edge: Plain

Mint: Philadelphia

Mintage: 39,557,639

Years of Issue: 1883–1912

Reverse Type: Roman Numeral “V” Reverse 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1911-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. 

Whether 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 1911-P Liberty Head Nickel G/VG+ makes a meaningful addition.