A guide book of shield and liberty head nickels : complete source for history, grading, and prices / Q. David Bowers ; foreword by Bill Fivaz ; valuations editor, Lawrence Stack
The story of the nickel -- The minting of nickel five-cent pieces -- How to be a smart buyer -- Shield nickels 1866-1883: history and background -- Shield nickels 1866-1883: guide to collecting -- Shield nickels 1866-1883: analysis by date -- Liberty head nickels 1883-1913: history and background -- Liberty head nickels 1883-1913: guide to collecting -- Liberty head nickels 1883-1913: analysis by date and mintmark -- Appendix A. Pattern nickel five-cent pieces -- Appendix B. Shield and liberty head nickel mint errors
Summary:
Bowers provides historical background, past and current market values, and grading information for shield and liberty head nickels.
