Do you know its nationality and face value?
Do you see large letters like MCMLXXXVI is the Roman Numeral for 1986
A 1889 gold 5 pound coin is worth 5 pounds of gold, while a 1889 2 pound gold coin is only worth 2 pounds of gold.
Remember Roman numerals? V = 5 so you have a nickel. Please see the Related Question for more.
The numeral MCMCXC is not a correctly written Roman numeral. MCM = 1900 and CXC = 190. However 1900 + 190 = 2009 and the correct Roman numeral for this date would be MMIX.
That would be known as a "V" or Liberty nickel. The V is the roman numeral for 5 because the nickel is worth 5 cents.
No such coin exists
A 1905 V coin is a Liberty Head nickel, the "V" is the Roman numeral 5.
4-9-11>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1889 Morgan dollar is a very common coin with retail values of $32.00-$39.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
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The "V" is the Roman numeral 5, the coin is a 1909 Liberty Head Nickel that is common with a value of $1.00-$3.00 in average condition.
you need to give more info on what type of coin!
In circulated condition they are worth on average $16 to $20. 1889 Morgan dollars struck at Philadelphia are not rare dates.