Pricing the 1905 V-Nickel
| DATE | GOOD | EXTREMELY FINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 V Nickel | $2 | $30 |
| Source: Red Book |
What US coin has AV on the back?
Liberty Head nickel
The Liberty Head nickel, sometimes referred to as the V nickel because of its reverse (or tails) design, is an American five-cent piece. It was struck for circulation from 1883 until 1912, with at least five pieces being surreptitiously struck dated 1913.
What is a 1905 nickel?
The 1905 Liberty Nickel had a mintage of just 29,825,124. The composition of these coins is copper/nickel. The diameter is 21.2mm. We use strict Photograde standards when grading all of our coins.
How much is a 1905 Liberty Head worth?
Liberty Head “V” Nickel. USA Coin Book estimated value of 1905 Liberty Nickel is worth $2.33 in average condition and can be worth $76 to $129 or more in uncirculated (MS+) mint condition. Proof coins can be worth $261 or more. Click here to learn how to use coin price charts. Also, click here to learn about grading coins.
When was the Liberty Head nickel minted?
The V-Nickel, sometimes referred to as the Liberty Head Nickel, gets its V-Nickel name from the coins reverse design. These five-cent pieces were minted for circulation by the U.S. Mint from 1883 to 1913. Like other coin types, V-Nickel values can vary significantly based on condition and date.
What does the reverse of the Lady Liberty head look like?
Charles E. Barber, chief engraver at the mint created the design featuring Lady Liberty facing to the left and surrounded by stars. The reverse features that denomination simply stated by the Roman numeral V inside of a Laurel Wreath.
How much is a 1913 Liberty Head nickel worth?
In 1913 an unscrupulous mint employee produced five Liberty Head nickels dated 1913. It is believed that he used coin dies created in case the dies for the Buffalo nickel were not ready for production in time. Today, these nickels are worth millions of dollars whenever one of them comes to auction.
