Liberty Head Nickel

The Liberty Head Nickel – this coin also earned the name V Nickel and it’s not really surprising why. This nickel which was designed by Charles E. Barber was an American nickel five-cent piece. Although it was officially minted from 1883 to 1912, there are a couple of patterns that were struck back in 1881 to 1882. Along with that, there are 5 pieces that were secretly created in 1913 – these 5 pieces are among America’s most fabled numismatic rarities.

Indian Head Buffalo Nickel

The Indian Head Buffalo Nickel – this American nickel five-cent piece had a lot of alternate names – Indian Head nickel, buffalo nickel, or bison nickel due to the bison which was printed on the reverse of the coin. Designed by the hands of James Earle Fraser, the Indian Head Buffalo Nickel was minted and circulated from 1913 to 1938.

Shield Nickel

More than a century ago during the Civil War years, gold as well as silver were amassed in huge proportions. Almost every coin in that era except the cent contained valuable metal. This in turn resulted to lack of small change. The low-value paper notes also known as shinplasters were disliked by many…especially merchants since they wore out very easily.