1896 Liberty Head Nickel
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Value Estimates
$11 - $330
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$20,563 MS66 02-05-2014 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1896 Liberty Head Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912 series. Total mintage reached 8.8 million. The design is by Charles E. Barber. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3857.
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