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The Liberty Head Nickel was first issued in 1883 as the successor to the Shield Nickel, which had been produced since 1866. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, this five-cent coin reflected a shift toward more classical design elements during the Gilded Age. This 1904 Liberty Head Nickel is a proof specimen with a bright, satin luster and a low mintage of just 1,817 coins. Right now, the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1904 Liberty Head Nickel is in PF63 condition, with numerous small contact marks and a few scattered, heavier marks. This coin features blast-white visuals on both sides, with background fields that are luminous and satin-like in appearance. While the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel had a large circulation production, this proof comes from a significantly smaller issue of only 1,817 coins.
The 1904 Liberty Head Nickel was produced during the early 20th century with a mintage of approximately 21.4 million coins from the Philadelphia Mint. This year falls into the latter period of the series when the design had become thoroughly familiar to the American public. While not particularly rare, the 1904 issue is sought by collectors completing date sets of Liberty Head Nickels, and well-preserved examples showcase the refined striking quality the Mint had achieved after two decades of producing this design.
The obverse of the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel features a left-facing image of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet with the word “LIBERTY” inscribed on it. Thirteen stars surround her portrait, representing the original colonies. Liberty is complemented by a wreath of cotton and wheat, highlighting the nation’s strong agricultural ties. The date is displayed beneath the portrait, and the overall composition follows the neoclassical artistic style popular in the late 19th century.
The reverse design of the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel centers on a prominent Roman numeral V, denoting the coin’s five-cent value. This numeral is encircled by a wreath made of cotton and corn. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM arches above the wreath, while UNITED STATES OF AMERICA frames the outer edge. Below the wreath is the inscription “5 CENTS,” reinforcing the coin’s denomination and its connection to America’s agrarian identity.
If you have any questions about historic copper coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Liberty Head Nickel was first issued in 1883 as the successor to the Shield Nickel, which had been produced since 1866. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, this five-cent coin reflected a shift toward more classical design elements during the Gilded Age. This 1904 Liberty Head Nickel is a proof specimen with a bright, satin luster and a low mintage of just 1,817 coins. Right now, the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1904 Liberty Head Nickel is in PF63 condition, with numerous small contact marks and a few scattered, heavier marks. This coin features blast-white visuals on both sides, with background fields that are luminous and satin-like in appearance. While the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel had a large circulation production, this proof comes from a significantly smaller issue of only 1,817 coins.
The 1904 Liberty Head Nickel was produced during the early 20th century with a mintage of approximately 21.4 million coins from the Philadelphia Mint. This year falls into the latter period of the series when the design had become thoroughly familiar to the American public. While not particularly rare, the 1904 issue is sought by collectors completing date sets of Liberty Head Nickels, and well-preserved examples showcase the refined striking quality the Mint had achieved after two decades of producing this design.
The obverse of the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel features a left-facing image of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet with the word “LIBERTY” inscribed on it. Thirteen stars surround her portrait, representing the original colonies. Liberty is complemented by a wreath of cotton and wheat, highlighting the nation’s strong agricultural ties. The date is displayed beneath the portrait, and the overall composition follows the neoclassical artistic style popular in the late 19th century.
The reverse design of the 1904 Liberty Head Nickel centers on a prominent Roman numeral V, denoting the coin’s five-cent value. This numeral is encircled by a wreath made of cotton and corn. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM arches above the wreath, while UNITED STATES OF AMERICA frames the outer edge. Below the wreath is the inscription “5 CENTS,” reinforcing the coin’s denomination and its connection to America’s agrarian identity.
If you have any questions about historic copper coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
