The Liberty Head Nickel, minted from 1883 to 1912, occupies a storied and fascinating corner of American numismatics. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the series is perhaps most famous for the legendary 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, of which only five examples are known to exist, making it one of the most celebrated rarities in all of coin collecting. Beyond that iconic rarity, the series as a whole appeals to collectors for its elegant design, its manageable date-and-mint-mark set, and the rich historical backdrop of the Gilded Age during which it circulated. This 1906 nickel is an impressive proof specimen with a PR64 grade from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Now, certified 1906 Liberty Head Nickels are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These 1906 Liberty Head Nickels are available in PR64 condition. These proof specimens showcase attractive eye appeal overall and average mint luster. Several small contact marks may appear in groups, with one or two moderate marks also present. One or two small patches of hairlines may show as well, with light scuff marks or defects possible.
In the obverse of the 1906 Liberty Head Nickel, the design presents a refined and classically composed portrait of Liberty facing left, rendered in the restrained neoclassical style favored by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. Liberty wears a coronet inscribed with her name and is depicted with carefully styled hair pulled back and secured, lending the portrait an air of composed elegance.
For the reverse of the 1906 Liberty Head Nickel, the field offers a cleanly organized composition centered on the bold numeral “V,” representing the coin’s five-cent denomination in Roman numerals. This central device is framed by an ornate wreath composed of cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco — agricultural symbols evoking the productive bounty of the American landscape — tied at the bottom with a ribbon bow.
The 1906 Liberty Head Nickel was produced solely at the Philadelphia Mint and carries no mint mark, as was standard for Philadelphia coinage of the period. With a mintage of approximately 38.6 million pieces, the 1906 issue is among the more plentiful dates in the Liberty Head series, making it an accessible choice for collectors seeking a representative example of the type in circulated grades. However, fully struck mint-state examples with original luster intact are considerably scarcer than the raw mintage figure might suggest, as the coins circulated widely and were not systematically saved at the time of issue.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.

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The Liberty Head Nickel, minted from 1883 to 1912, occupies a storied and fascinating corner of American numismatics. Designed by Charles E. Barber, the series is perhaps most famous for the legendary 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, of which only five examples are known to exist, making it one of the most celebrated rarities in all of coin collecting. Beyond that iconic rarity, the series as a whole appeals to collectors for its elegant design, its manageable date-and-mint-mark set, and the rich historical backdrop of the Gilded Age during which it circulated. This 1906 nickel is an impressive proof specimen with a PR64 grade from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Now, certified 1906 Liberty Head Nickels are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These 1906 Liberty Head Nickels are available in PR64 condition. These proof specimens showcase attractive eye appeal overall and average mint luster. Several small contact marks may appear in groups, with one or two moderate marks also present. One or two small patches of hairlines may show as well, with light scuff marks or defects possible.
In the obverse of the 1906 Liberty Head Nickel, the design presents a refined and classically composed portrait of Liberty facing left, rendered in the restrained neoclassical style favored by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. Liberty wears a coronet inscribed with her name and is depicted with carefully styled hair pulled back and secured, lending the portrait an air of composed elegance.
For the reverse of the 1906 Liberty Head Nickel, the field offers a cleanly organized composition centered on the bold numeral “V,” representing the coin’s five-cent denomination in Roman numerals. This central device is framed by an ornate wreath composed of cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco — agricultural symbols evoking the productive bounty of the American landscape — tied at the bottom with a ribbon bow.
The 1906 Liberty Head Nickel was produced solely at the Philadelphia Mint and carries no mint mark, as was standard for Philadelphia coinage of the period. With a mintage of approximately 38.6 million pieces, the 1906 issue is among the more plentiful dates in the Liberty Head series, making it an accessible choice for collectors seeking a representative example of the type in circulated grades. However, fully struck mint-state examples with original luster intact are considerably scarcer than the raw mintage figure might suggest, as the coins circulated widely and were not systematically saved at the time of issue.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.