A Guide Book of Shield and Liberty Head Nickels

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.

Collectors of all levels will enjoy over 350 actual size photographs, historical background, date-by-date analysis, collecting tips and strategies, and updated market values for every coin in the Shield and Liberty Head series based on the industry-standard Collectors Price Guide (CPG(R)) Retail pricing. Additionally, this edition features Greysheet Identification (GSID) catalog numbers that identify and link a coin across the entire family of Whitman products and an all-new Foreword by Patrick Perez, Editor of the Greysheet and Greensheet magazines.

Immerse yourself in the world of these magnificent five cent coin series in the all-new second edition of Shield and Liberty Head Nickels, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series, comprised of nearly 30 volumes and dedicated to in-depth coverage of various U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.