coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ V-Nickels \ 1912 \ Philadelphia
The 1912 V Nickel, also known as the Liberty Head Nickel, is a five-cent coin produced by the United States Mint. It features a design by Charles E. Barber, which depicts Lady Liberty on the obverse and a large "V" for "five" on the reverse, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The 1912 issue includes variations minted in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, with the Philadelphia mintmark being the most common. Collectors often seek these coins for their historical significance and unique design, with varying degrees of rarity and value depending on their condition and mintmark.