The V is the Roman numeral for 5, signifying that a nickel is worth 5 cents.
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.
It's a Liberty Head Nickel not a dime, the "V" on the reverse is the Roman numeral 5 if the coin is so worn down you can't see the words Five Cents under the V the value is likely only 10 to 20 cents.
What you most likely have is a "V" or "Liberty Head" nickel, there is a V on the reverse, the roman numeral for 5 because a nickel is worth 5 cents.
These two coins would be referred to as: Indian Head cents. In 1887, there were ~45,224,000 coins minted; in 1888, the US Mint produced ~37,490,000 coins. Therefore, the 1888 coin is worth a bit more because fewer were minted. Take 2 - The "TRICK" here is to get the question right . . . it should be stated as "Why are 1888 pennies worth more than 1887 pennies?" And the answer? - Because there is one more penny.
The V is the Roman numeral for 5, signifying that a nickel is worth 5 cents.
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.
Face value. Victory nickels are worth 5 cents. The exception is the 1944 coin made of an alloy called Tombac. They are incredibly rare, worth @ $10,000. The steel nickel is worth .10cents (in mint).
Emma, Fifty cents is worth about fifty cents.
It's a Liberty Head Nickel not a dime, the "V" on the reverse is the Roman numeral 5 if the coin is so worn down you can't see the words Five Cents under the V the value is likely only 10 to 20 cents.
John V. Diener was born in 1887.
V. Ramiengar died on 1887-05-10.
Charles V. Truax was born in 1887.
Vladimir V. Tchernavin was born in 1887.
James V. Herring was born in 1887.
E. V. Rieu was born in 1887.
-.- NO ITS WORTH 5000000 CENTS its really is 25 cents.