ALL U.S. coins minted since the 19th century have the front and back oriented 180º to each other so that the sides point oppositely when a coin is flipped side to side like the page of a book.
Compare the coin to modern ones in your pocket. If they all have the same orientation, your "upside down" one is normal.
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If the coin is a US nickel, the date 1905 can only be a Liberty Head nickel and mintmarks were not used until 1912 the last year it was made and no "G" mintmarks exist. Look at the coin again and post new question.
A Liberty head nickel, I'm guessing. The value is between $2 and $125. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
A 1905 V coin is a Liberty Head nickel, the "V" is the Roman numeral 5.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
The 1905 Liberty Head nickel is considered common. Most circulated examples show heavy wear and have values of $1.00-$3.00.
5 cents at most at this economy 1
If the coin is a US nickel, the date 1905 can only be a Liberty Head nickel and mintmarks were not used until 1912 the last year it was made and no "G" mintmarks exist. Look at the coin again and post new question.
A Liberty head nickel, I'm guessing. The value is between $2 and $125. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
A 1905 V coin is a Liberty Head nickel, the "V" is the Roman numeral 5.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
Remember Roman numerals from elementary school? "V" = 5 so what you have is a nickel, normally called a Liberty nickel because it carries a portrait of Miss Liberty. There's more information at the Related Question, below.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. Except for so-called "War nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and do not contain any silver.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1905 US nickel?" for more information.
Retail is $3 if well-worn, up to about $25 if almost un-circulated.
You need to look at the coin again. The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913. Post new question.
1905 is not a rare date for Liberty Head nickels. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:No mint mark (Philadelphia):Very worn condition - $3Moderately worn - $5Slightly worn - $12Almost no wear - $49Uncirculated - $71 to $1,080 depending on qualityThis design is called a Liberty Head nickel, or often a V- nickel because of the V (Roman numeral 5) on the back. Values:G-4- Good (No Details In Head, LIBERTY Not Legible): $2.00VG-8 Very Good (Some Letters In LIBERTY Legible): $2.50F-12 Fine (All Letters In LIBERTY Legible): $4.50VF-20 Very Fine (LIBERTY Bold, Including Letter L): $12.00*Higher Grade Condition Is Unlikely, Unless Professionly Graded.*A 1905 Liberty Head nickel. In average circulated condition the coin shows heavy ware an retails at $3.00-$.500/ medium wear $12.00-$31.00/ light wear $49.00-$55.00 Uncirculated starts at $71.00+
Remember Roman numerals? "V" = 5, not "victory". There's more information at the Related Question.