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 pricing, easy-to-use GSID catalog numbers for quick identification.

Includes:

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 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 offering in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.