While many people mistakenly think that older nickels contain silver, all US nickels except the famous "war nickels" of WWII are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
The 1898 Liberty Head nickel is common, average circulated coins are $4.00-$12.00
The coin is a 1898 Liberty Head nickel (1883-1912) most show very heavy wear and are valued at $5.00-$9.00.
Retail prices for an 1898 nickel* range from about $3 to $35 depending on condition. You'll be lucky to get 2/3 of that amount if you sell it, because the buyer will pay wholesale.If there's a coin show in your area (check the local papers) you might be able to sell it to someone who has a booth with a spread of U.S. 19th-century coins. Alternately, check for a dealer who has PNG or PCGS certification.(* please, not "your" nickel. When we read it that means one of us has the nickel, LOL!)
Please check your coin again. Indian head (buffalo) nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938.
based on serial number of an original colt SAA, 172596 was made about 1898........
Please check again and post a new, separate question. Buffalo nickels were first released in 1913. All 1898 nickels carried a Liberty head design with the Roman numeral V on the back.
In 1898.In 1898.April to August of 1898.
In 1898.In 1898.April to August of 1898.
Yes. It consists of nickel, nickel, and nickel.
The Rainmakers - 1898 was released on: USA: June 1898
The Rivals - 1898 I was released on: USA: July 1898
Warships - 1898 was released on: USA: May 1898