Why aren't Lib head (V) nickels called Barber Nickels?

LanLord · February 22, 2003 11:57AM

Just to make it easier to refer to the complete Barber set!

KlectorKid · February 22, 2003 11:58AM

Because they are not the same design?

LanLord · February 22, 2003 12:01PM

But it's the same designer, "Barber" in dime, quarter and half refers to the designer not design.

Dog97 · February 22, 2003 12:24PM

Charles Barber was nasty & ugly. The dime, quarter, and half he designed is nasty & ugly. Therefore, Barber dimes, Barber quarters, etc.

mdwoods · February 22, 2003 1:55PM

But how to you really feel about Mr. Barber Dog97?

Dog97 · February 22, 2003 2:57PM

I don't like him because he was always giving George T a hard time.

Merc · February 22, 2003 3:15PM

Charles Barber gave everyone a hard time. He ruined many coin designs and had them changed or flattened.

Somehow, I still like the V-nickels. The giant V was a first so they get the name the V nickel. Barber should have quit after designing this coin. Everyone else at the mint would have been happier.

Dog97 · February 22, 2003 3:27PM

Yeah CB & his dad thought they owned the place. I like the vnic too. I only do chase 1897 ones but they are really hard to find without streaky ugly toning. I think it's easier to find a nice barber than a nice vnic.

dorkkarl · February 22, 2003 10:21PM

i've heard some folks who do call 'em barber nickels.

K S

Why aren't Lib head (V) nickels called Barber Nickels?

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