1909 Liberty Nickel (Proof)Sold

Charles E. Barber's Liberty Head nickel, introduced in 1883, represents the utilitarian elegance of late nineteenth-century American coinage. By 1909, the design was in its twilight years, yet the Philadelphia Mint continued to strike proof examples of exceptional quality for contemporary collectors.

This 1909 specimen is graded Proof 65 by PCGS and is housed in a classic Old Green Holder, further validated by a green CAC sticker. At this gem level, a Barber proof reveals the full depth of the master hub's details, from the individual leaves in the wreath to the sharp definition of Liberty's coronet—details often lost on business strikes.

For the collector of classic United States proofs, an OGH gem with CAC approval offers both historical texture and an unassailable standard of preservation. It is a quiet, sophisticated addition to any cabinet focusing on the Barber era.