Less than 1.5 million Liberty Head nickels were struck in 1885, and this issue is a key–date coin in the series for collectors today. Because few 1885 Liberty Heads were saved, this issue is significantly scarce in all grades. Liberty Head nickels of 1883-1912 are a very popular collecting project, and many of the existing 1885 coins are tucked away in series collections. This key to the Liberty Head nickels will be a treasured coin in your own collection!