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1913 Liberty Head Nickel value guide -- one of the rarest coins in the world, only 5 known, real auction history.
Not an authorized Mint product for 1913 -- the year's official nickel design was the new Buffalo nickel; this coin's very existence is the product of an unauthorized, clandestine strike.
Only 5 examples are known to exist in the world, making it one of the most famous rarities in all of numismatics.
Live listings matching the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel
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Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
This variety is heavily counterfeited. Look for a PCGS or NGC slab in the listing photos before treating any example as genuine — the value gap between a real one and a convincing fake is enormous.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel
This is a rare mint error, not a common date — genuine examples typically sell in the ranges shown above, verified by a grading service. Most coins that look similar are not this error; authentication matters more than the date alone.
Not an authorized Mint product for 1913 -- the year's official nickel design was the new Buffalo nickel; this coin's very existence is the product of an unauthorized, clandestine strike.
Yes — this variety is heavily counterfeited. Authentication from a major grading service (PCGS or NGC) is essential before treating any example as genuine, and before selling or buying at these price levels.
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