The value of a 1902 V Nickel, also known as a Liberty Head Nickel, can vary significantly depending on its condition (grade).
In general
- Circulated condition: A 1902 Liberty Head Nickel in circulated condition (meaning it’s been used and shows wear) can be worth anywhere from $1.50 to $100.
- Good condition: Around $2.
- Fine condition: Around $4.
- Extremely Fine condition: Around $30.
- Uncirculated condition: In pristine, uncirculated condition, these coins can sell for as much as $28,500.
- Proof coins: These are special coins with a shiny, mirror-like finish and more detail. A 1902 V-Nickel proof coin graded at a proof 68 sold for over $6,400. Another graded at a proof 58 sold for around $140.
- Condition/Grade: The primary factor determining a coin’s value is its condition, with uncirculated coins being the most valuable.
- Mint Mark: The 1902 V Nickels were minted in Philadelphia and do not have a mint mark.
- Errors: Errors like a “strike through” can also increase the value, [for example, one sold for 22USD on eBay].
- Reputable coin dealers and auction houses.
- Coin collecting guides and books like the Red Book.
- Online marketplaces like [eBay] and [Mercari].
- Professional grading services like [NGC].
Is a 1902 nickel silver?
Composed of copper and nickel, these coins combine artistic elegance with practical utility.