1897 Liberty V Nickel, Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

A well-traveled piece of the Gilded Age — this 1897 Liberty "V" Nickel shows the classic Charles Barber obverse with Liberty's coroneted portrait surrounded by thirteen stars, and the bold Roman numeral V on the reverse wreathed in cotton and corn. Good honest circulation coin with readable date and design, moderate wear on the high points, and some light surface marks and toning consistent with its age. Details: - Date: 1897 - Mint Mark: Philadelphia (no mint mark) - Denomination: Five Cents - Series: Liberty Head ("V") Nickel (1883–1913) - Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel — base metal - Reverse: "CENTS" present (distinguishes it from the rare 1883 no-cents variety) Circulated, Good to Very Good — date and major design elements clear, high points worn flat. The "CENTS" on the reverse is legible, which matters more than you'd think. The Liberty V Nickel replaced the Shield nickel in 1883, and that first year's "no CENTS" reverse caused such a scandal — people gold-plated them and passed them as $5 gold pieces — that the Mint added "CENTS" to the reverse the very same year. Gavel AI Estimated Value: $6.00–$10.00 (grade: Good). This is an automated estimate based on the coin's visible condition — for reference only, not a professional appraisal or guarantee. The final price is set by the bidding. *Generated with Gavel AI — please ask questions if the description doesn't seem right.