1912 (D) Liberty Head Nickel
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$41,125 MS67 11-15-2018 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1912 (D) Liberty Head Nickel is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Liberty Head Nickels 1883-1912 series. With a mintage of 8.5 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 24% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by stars and the reverse displays a Roman numeral V (five) within a wreath of corn, cotton, and wheat. The 1912-D and 1912-S are the only Denver and San Francisco Mint issues in the entire series, both struck in the final year of regular production. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $4 to $498 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3874.
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