Liberty Head "V"

The Liberty Head Nickel, sometimes referred to as the "V" Nickel due to its reverse design, was introduced in 1883 as a replacement for the Shield Nickel. Officially, the nickel was minted from 1883 to 1912, although five 1913 pieces are known to exist and are among the most highly-valued coins in history. The Liberty Head Nickel was replaced by the Buffalo Nickel in 1913.