1901 5C Liberty Head Nickel

The Liberty Head nickel, also known as the V Nickel, is notable for its unique design that features the profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a large 'V' on the reverse, which stands for "five cents." The coin was minted during a period when nickel was becoming popular as a coinage metal, replacing precious metals due to their scarcity and cost. The Liberty Head design was first introduced in 1883, and the 1896 version is part of a broader series that continued until 1913.