Shield & Liberty Head Nickels

Shield and Liberty Head (V) nickels represent the earliest five-cent coins made from copper-nickel, marking the transition away from silver coinage in the late 19th century. With distinctive designs and historic varieties, these classic nickels remain popular with collectors. Shop Whitman’s full selection of Shield and Liberty Head nickel coins, books, folders and albums, storage solutions and supplies, collector bundles, gifts, and more—all in one place.