Shield & Liberty Head Nickels

By Q David Bowers

Shield & Liberty Head Nickels, the leading reference book on America's first two five cent pieces, returns in a fully revised and updated second edition. With over 200 listings, this comprehensive guide covers the popular Shield nickels minted from 1866 to 1883 and subsequent Liberty Head (V) nickels minted from 1883 to 1913, including proofs and varieties.

Featuring up-to-date values based on the industry-standard Red Book Quarterly retail pricing, easy-to-use GSID catalog numbers for quick identification, and a brand-new foreword by Patrick Perez, editor of Greysheet and Greensheet, this guide is a welcome resource for collectors of all levels--offering clear pricing, helpful organization, and expert insight in one easy-to-use book.

Inside you'll find:

368 high-resolution images All-new and updated market values Collecting strategies and grading guide Date-by-date analysis of both series Historical background on coin design and production And much more

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of early five-cent coins with the all-new second edition of Shield and Liberty Head Nickels, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 079485124X
• ISBN13: 9780794851248
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Whitman Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages