Nickel Finish
History of the Liberty ‘V’ Nickel
The Liberty Nickel, commonly known as the “V” nickel for the Roman Numeral “V” on the reverse was officially produced from 1883 to 1912. We use the word officially because one of the most famous coins of all is the 1913 Liberty Nickel which was produced under suspect circumstances. For more on the famous 1913 Liberty Nickel please refer to the article titled “History of the Famous 1913 Liberty Nickel”.
In 1881, A. Loudon Snowden, Superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint directed Chief Engraver at the time, Charles Barber, to create designs for the cent, three-cent piece and the nickel. Snowden believed that all three coins should be similar in design and metal composition. The designs created by Barber were all simple in appearance with Lady Liberty on the obverse and a Roman Numeral I, III or V on the reverse to represent the denomination. Barber completed the request later that year with all three coins stuck in copper-nickel which was the same as the Shield Nickel currently in circulation. The Shield Nickel, introduced in 1866, was the first “nickel” sized coin. The half-dime, made of silver, had previously filled the need for this denomination. The Shield Nickel was well received despite the fact that during this time period, consumers liked their coinage in silver and/or gold. And although the nickel was relatively new, its bland design made it ripe for a redesign. Additionally, during this time period, there was not yet a federal law establishing the minimum life expectancy for US coin designs.
Changing the cent, three-cent piece and nickel was not to be. Congress opposed a change in composition to the cent and the Treasury would not approve a design change for the three-cent piece. The three-cent silver piece has been discontinued several years before and the three-cent nickel, with the exception of 1881 had seen declining mintage numbers. With the nickel seeming to be the only viable option for change, Barber and Snowden concentrated on making the change to the nickel a reality. In addition to a design/appearance change, Snowden also changed the size from 20.5 mm in diameter to 21.2 mm. Snowden believed that by increasing the diameter and reducing the thickness (the weight stayed the same), die life would be extended.
After all the finishing touches were complete, there was a special ceremony on January 30th, 1883 to introduce the new nickel. Those who attended, and were deemed important, received first strike coins. A few days later, regular production began. The new nickels had hardly been circulated when a major problem surfaced. The coin did not contain the word “cents” and con artists of the day were plating the nickel with gold and passing them off as $5.00 gold pieces. Because the nickel was still new, the general public was not aware of the new nickel and since the “V” was the only symbol of value, it could mean 5 cents or 5 dollars. Unfortunately for the mint, nearly 5 ½ million nickels had already been produced and released. Barber quickly created a new design, this one with the word cents prominently displayed on the back. The first nickels soon became known as the “no cents” nickels. The nickels that were gold plated became known as “racketeer nickels” and can still be found in old hoards and collections.
In the end, over 16 million nickels were produced in 1883. Even though far more 1883 nickels with the word “cents” were produced, they are harder to get in good grades. The “no cents” variety was saved by people thinking that they would be recalled/replaced.
After this initial controversy, the Liberty Nickel settled down to a calm life. There were no significant changes during the life span of the nickel, and for all but the final year, all the nickels were made in Philadelphia. In the final year of official production, 1912, nickels were also made in Denver and San Francisco. 1913 gave way to the Buffalo Nickel followed by changed in the dime, quarter and half dollar.
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FINE RESOPHONIC Guitars | Sunburst & Nickel Finish Part 05
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Matching Cabinet Knobs & Pulls- Six Different Finishes $2.59 |
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Matching Cabinet Knobs & Pulls- Six Different Finishes $2.59 |
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Al 1-1/8 Inch Cabinet Pull Knob Brushed Nickel Finish $1.35 |
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Al 1-1/4 Inch Cabinet Pull Knob Brushed Nickel Finish $1.89 |
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1 lot 20 handles pulls knobs modern look nickel flat finished for doors drawers $15.00 |
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Al 1 Inch Cabinet Pull Knob Brushed Nickel Finish $1.29 |
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TRIPLE GFI / ROCKER IMPERIAL BEAD BRUSHED NICKEL FINISH SWITCHPLATE WALLPLATE $9.99 |
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METRO LINE BRUSHED NICKEL FINISH 1 TOGGLE / GFI (ROCKER) SWITCHPLATE WALLPLATE $5.99 |
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Nickel Brushed Finish Solid Brass Bathroom Sink Faucet (Tall) New $33.99 |
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10″ Cabinet Bar Pull Handles Brushed Nickel Finish 7″ Hole to Hole – Solid Bar $2.69 |
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Kasp 35 x 45mm Easifit Replacement Double Euro Cylinder – Nickel Finish $26.17 |
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Kohler Forte Bathroom Faucet Brushed Nickel Finish Sidespray Sink R10273-4N-BN 2 $129.00 |
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MOEN BATHROOM LAVATORY VESSEL SINK EXTENSION KIT A1717 CHOOSE FINISH $104.99 |
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Delta H65 NP Nickel and Polished Brass Finish Roman Tub Handles $35.00 |
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16″ Brushed Nickel Finish Kitchen Faucet Swivel Pull-Down Single Lever Pull-Out $56.95 |
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NEW GLACIER BAY BRUSHED NICKEL FINISHED SINGLE HANDLE BATH FAUCET WITH POP UP $35.00 |
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POP-UP AND P-TRAP COMBO INÂ BRUSHED NICKEL FINISH $39.50 |
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LEGEND PASSAGE LEVERSET BRUSHED NICKEL FINISH GRADE 3 MFG#809124 DOOR KNOB $7.99 |
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Ebbe Square Tile Shower Drain Body & Grate Made In USA Available In 10 Finishes! $44.99 |
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Ebbe Square Tile Shower Drain Body & Grate Made In USA Available In 10 Finishes! $44.99 |
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Ebbe Square Tile Shower Drain Body & Grate Made In USA Available In 10 Finishes! $44.99 |
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NEW GLACIER BAY BRUSHED NICKEL FINISHED TWO HANDLE KITCHEN FAUCET WITH SPRAYER $45.00 |
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10″ Solid Kitchen Cabinet Bar Pull Door Handles Brushed Nickel Finish 7″ Center $2.60 |
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Ebbe 4″ Square Tile Shower Drain GRATE Made In USA. Available In 10 Finishes! $26.99 |
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Ebbe 4″ Square Tile Shower Drain GRATE Made In USA. Available In 10 Finishes! $26.99 |
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Ebbe 4″ Square Tile Shower Drain GRATE Made In USA. Available In 10 Finishes! $26.99 |
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Modern Nickel Finish Elegant Modern Silver Kitchen Faucet and Pull Out Sprayer $89.95 |
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Bath Drain Faceplate Brushed Nickel Finish with Screw $10.99 |
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Huntington Brass kitchen faucet. Satin Nickel Finish. HB5612NK $20.00 |
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3-3/8″ Tub Mount ClawFoot Tub Faucet,Supply Line,Drain,Valves Nickel Finish $497.50 |
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Nickel Brushed Finish Solid Brass Bathroom Sink Faucet (Tall) New $33.99 |
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Nickel Brushed Finish Solid Brass Bathroom Sink Faucet (Tall) New $33.99 |
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Huntington Brass Roman Tub Filler faucet. Antique Nickel Finish. HB9319-22 $39.00 |
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8″ Center kitchen faucet. Antique Nickel Finish. Without side sprayer. HB3110-22 $26.00 |
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8″ Center kitchen faucet. Satin Nickel Finish. Without side sprayer. HB3610NK $53.00 |
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8″ Center kitchen faucet. Satin Nickel Finish. With side sprayer. HB3620NK $68.00 |
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Antioch Single Handle Tub & Shower Faucet Trim Kit in Brushed Nickel Finish $198.90 |
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6″ x 3 3/4″ Solid Bar Pull Kitchen Cabinet and Door Handle Brushed Nickel Finish $1.50 |
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DELTA Talbott Faucet 4″ 3-hole sink Stainless finish Brushed Nickel 25960LF-SS $60.00 |
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DELTA Talbott Faucet 4″ 3-hole sink Stainless finish Brushed Nickel 25960LF-SS $60.00 |
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Weathered Nickel Cabinet Nickel finish Knob (214) $3.74 |
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Nickel Brushed Finish Solid Brass Bathroom Sink Faucet (Tall) New $33.99 |
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DOOR LEVER – KNOB DOUBLE-HILL SATIN NICKEL FINISH HIGH END DESIGNER QUALITY $26.00 |
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Huntington Brass Roman Tub Filler faucet. Antique Nickel Finish. HB9710J-22 $61.00 |
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75 – #23 KNOBS SATIN NICKEL FINISH $149.25 |
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Door Bolt, Satin Nickel Finish $2.50 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Heritage Leg Tub Filler 3 3/8″ Center $253.87 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Heritage Leg Tub Filler 3 3/8″ Center $245.83 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Heritage Leg Tub Filler 3 3/8″ To 9″ Center $277.97 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Heritage Leg Tub Filler 3 3/8″ Center $277.97 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Leg Tub Filler with Hand Shower2″ Risers $345.56 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Leg Tub Filler w/Hand Shower Wall Angle Arm $345.56 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Wall Mount Let Tub Filler 2 KI-CCCL8 Handles $173.02 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Leg Tub Filler & Two KI-CCCL8 Handles $250.61 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Leg Tub Filler Hand Shower Deck Mount 4″-13″ $590.87 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Leg Tub Filler with Two KI-CCCL8 Handles $260.95 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Leg Tub Filler 3 3/8″Wall Angle Arm $253.87 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Leg Tub Filler 3 3/8″2″ Risers $253.87 |
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Brushed Nickel Finish Kitchen Faucet Swivel Pull-Down Single Lever Pull-Out New $67.95 |
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Box of 10- Diamond Cabinet Knobs- Satin Nickel Finish- #561 $77.50 |
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Two Handle Kitchen Deck Faucet gooseneck brushed nickel finish pioneer $57.99 |
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Clear Blue Oval Glass Vessel Sink #20 Faucet & Drain $154.99 |
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New Broken Glass Vessel Sink Bowl #22505 Faucet & Drain $169.99 |
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Clear Black Broken Glass Vessel Sink & Faucet & Drain $174.99 |
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Black Broken Glass Vessel Sink, Waterfall faucet Drain $184.99 |
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Tree Flower Glass Vessel Sink, Waterfall Faucet & Drain $194.99 |
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HandPaint Styl Glass Vessel Sink Waterfall Faucet Drain $194.99 |
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Tiger Eye Styl Glass Vessel Sink Waterfall Faucet Drain $194.99 |
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New Broken Glass Vessel Sink Bowl #20208 Faucet & Drain $169.99 |
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New Hand Paint Square Glass Vessel Sink, Faucet & Drain $184.99 |
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New Broken Glass Vessel Sink Bowl, #2706 Faucet & Drain $144.99 |
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Clear Blue Oval Glass Vessel Sink #19 Faucet & Drain $154.99 |
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Clear Blue Oval Glass Vessel Sink Waterfall Faucet Drai $159.99 |
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New delta cavata bath tub and shower set brushed nickel finish R1920-4-BN $175.00 |
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New European Square Style Bath Bathroom Vessel Sink Faucet Brushed Nickel Finish $99.95 |
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Nickel Finish 1-1/16″x30″ Continuous Piano Hinge $21.99 |
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National Nickel Finish 1-1/2×30″ Continuous Piano Hinge $21.99 |
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National Nickel Finish 1-1/2″ Clothes Robe Hook 2pk $3.29 |
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Nickel Finish 1-1/16″ x 12″ Continuous Piano Hinge $19.99 |
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Nickel Finish 1-1/2″ x 12″ Continuous Piano Hinge $19.99 |
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National Satin Nickel Finish Window Sash Lock $3.99 |
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National Satin Nickel Finish Rigid Jamb Door Stop 2pk $3.99 |
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National Nickel Finish 2-1/4″ Coat Hat Robe Hook $3.99 |
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National Nickel Finish 3-1/2″ Heavy Duty Garment Hook $3.19 |
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National Satin Nickel Finish 4″ Window Sash Lift $3.99 |
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National Satin Nickel Finish Hinge Pin Door Stop $3.99 |
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New Kingston Brass Concord Center Set Kitchen Faucet – Satin Nickel Finish $181.99 |
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New Kingston Brass Claremont 8 Center Set Kitchen Faucet -Satin Nickel Finish $134.99 |
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Oster 6811 Core 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar, Brushed Nickel $29.99 Leak-proof lidExclusive all-metal drive system and powerful 450 watt motor assures durabilityCounter Worthy Design with a Brushed Nickel FinishPrecise blending with pulse featureWide-mouth collar provides jar stability for counter to table servingLeak-proof lidExclusive all-metal drive system and powerful 450 watt motor assures durabilityCounter Worthy Design with a Brushed Nickel FinishPrecise bl… |
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Perfect Tear Chrome Paper Towel Holder, Horizontal Wall-Mounted $16.00 4539 Features: -Perfect tear paper towel holder. -Technology ensures absolutely no unraveling from the roll. -Simple one-hand operation, just pull and tear with perfect results. -Paper towel roll simply slides on and off holder, no end cap to remove. -Easily mounts under cabinet or to wall, mounting hardware included. -Hand wash. -Dimensions: 13.58” H x 1.97” W x 5.12” D…. |
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Fall Front Bread Bin 163463 Finish: Brilliant Steel Picture shown in matte steel Features: -Fall Front Bread Bin.-Available in Brilliant steel, Matte steel.-Durable and solid bin to keep your bread.-Handy large capacity, so more than enough room for two large loaves.-Extra storage room in the kitchen due to the flat top.-Durable – made of corrosion resistant material.-Base with knobby pattern.-Plastic protective rims…. |
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Clips Metal Single Prong 80 Count $3.51 * Rust resistant finish * Lightweight, yet strong * Sturdy spring-action prongs * Width 1/8″ to 3/8″ * Overall Length 1-3/4″ * Great to use in styling hair for holding Pin Curls * Also used in Crafts for making Hair Bows * 80 Professional clips per box… |
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Umbra Mezzo Trash Cans The Umbra Mezzo Trash Can in bronze is the perfect waste can. Made from bio-gradable plastic with a brushed metal finish on the base and flipper, this can features a 2-1/2-gallon capacity and stands 14-1/2-Inches high. Great for kitchens, offices and garage areas alike, the Mezzo can has a removable lid for easy cleaning. The swing door also allows for easy disposal. Put a lid on it! Only from U… |
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Jerdon JP2027N 8-Inch Wall Mount Mirror, 7X Magnification Nickel Finish $32.39 JP2027N – 8″ 7X-1X NICKEL.EXTENDS 24″ – 7X to 1X magnification 8″ diameter mirror Matte nickel finish Extends 20″ from the wall Mounting hardware included … |
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SILVERSTONE SDP08 3.5 to 2 X 2.5-Inch Bay Converter $9.99 The SilverStone SDP08 Hard Drive Bay Converter seamlessly converts a regular 3.5″ bay to accommodate up to two 2.5″ drives!… |
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