There is no "B" mint mark on any U.S. coins.
What you have is called a Liberty nickel, and all 1899 nickels were made at Philadelphia so they do not have a mint mark. As of 12/2008 retail values are
Very worn - $3
Moderately worn - $8
Slightly worn - $20
A 1899 Liberty Head nickel is worth between $2.25 and $130.00 depending on its grade. Taking it to a coin shop may give you a better idea of its grade.
Average retail value: $1.00-$3.00
$3 if very worn, up to $30 if almost uncirculated.
The Liberty Head "V" nickel of 1899 is worth $1.50 in Good condition up to $90.00 in Uncirculated condition. There were over 26 Million made that year.Answer1899 is not a rare date for Liberty Head Nickels. In average circulated condition, it's worth about a dollar. If all the letters in LIBERTY on the headband are readable, it's worth about $6. If the LIBERTY is strong and the other hair details are mostly visible, it will be worth $15-$25. A nice uncirculated coin is worth $70-$100 Note that the coin is a nickel rather than "nickle"The 1899 Liberty Head nickel is very common, most show heavy wear and are valued at $1.00-$5.00. Better grade coins can be $10.00 or more depending on condition.
Indian head nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. An 1899 nickel would be a Liberty nickel. Please check again and post a new, separate question.
The 1899 Liberty Head nickel is very common, most show heavy wear and are valued at $1.00-$3.00 depending on condition.
It's made of copper and nickel, not silver, and it's still worth one dollar.
1899 V or Liberty Nickel in well worn and what is considered good condition is worth about $1.65, very good showing some detail $2.00, Fine $8.00, Very Fine $15.00 AU (almost uncirculated) about $70.00
25 Most Valuable Nickels1.) 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $4,408,6502.) 1880 Shield Nickel - Worth $20,0003.) 1924 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $14,0004.) 1926 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $7,6005.) 1927 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $5,0006.) 1881 Shield Nickel - Worth $4,0007.) 1883 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,9008.) 1867 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,6009.) 1920 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,50010.) 1928 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,40011.) 1918 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30012.) 1925 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30013.) 1924 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,00014.) 1870 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,00015.) 1920 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,50016.) 1872 Shield Nickel - Worth $2,50017.) 1919 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,35018.) 1885 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $2,32819.) 1912 S Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,94520.) 1886 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,86121.) 1877 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,85422.) 1938 Jefferson Nickel - Worth $1,80023.) 1873 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80024.) 1874 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80025.) 1916 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $1,780
The 1899 Liberty Head nickel is very common, most show heavy wear and are valued at $1.00-$3.00 depending on condition.
I have a nickel that is a color of a penny I have a nickel how much is it worth
A blank planchet for a nickel is worth about $2.00