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The Liberty V Nickel 1899 contains an average mintage and isn't difficult to find in most conditions. The Liberty V Nickel 1899 is in almost uncirculated condition and will be packaged in a coin flip. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty donning a coronet and wreath on her head. The reverse design contains an enlarged letter "V," which is also the Roman Numeral symbol for the number five.
Following the disastrous production of the Shield nickel, the Liberty V nickel, also known as the Liberty Head nickel, was birthed as the new nickel. From 1883-1912, the Liberty V nickel was struck as the five cent piece in US currency. The US Mint Chief Engraver, William Barber, was approached to create a new design for the nickel since the Shield nickel was extremely difficult to strike. Barber offered a few options including a one and three cent piece but the Liberty V nickel won the vote. After 30 years of serving as the US nickel, the Liberty V nickel would be replaced by the Buffalo nickel in 1913. Although there is no formal record of any Liberty V nickel being struck in 1913, there are five known to exist.