The Liberty Head nickel was struck from 1883 to 1912*. 1903 is a fairly common date; it's worth about $1 in well-circulated condition, $10 if slightly worn, and $25 or so if in extremely fine (i.e. about uncirculated) condition.
(*) Yes, there were 5 nickels struck bearing the 1913 date that are worth a small fortune, but these were not officially authorized.
More:Since this coin was only minted in Philadelphia, the value depends on what condition it is in. According to USA Coin Book, a 1913 Liberty "V" Nickel is worth about $1.90 in good condition. In MS60 mint condition, it is worth about $70 and in MS63 choice uncirculated condition, it is worth about $115. Proof coins minted here are worth about $260 in PR63 choice proof condition.OK, it's not Lincoln, he is only on the penny. With a date of 1903 it's a Liberty Head nickel an has a value of $3.00-$5.00 in circulated condition
Back in 1903, the nickel was called, the "Liberty" nickel. The name "Mercury" only refers to the dime and came into circulation in 1916. The "Mercury" dime was produced until 1945. In 1946 to present, it is called the "Roosevelt" dime.
Average value is $1.00-$3.00 for most circulated coins.
how much is a 1903 nickel worth
The only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945. A 1903 is a copper-nickel coin and is a common date. In average condition, values are $1.00-$3.00
OK, it's not Lincoln, he is only on the penny. With a date of 1903 it's a Liberty Head nickel an has a value of $3.00-$5.00 in circulated condition
10-500 USD or so
Average value is $1.00-$3.00 for most circulated coins.
Back in 1903, the nickel was called, the "Liberty" nickel. The name "Mercury" only refers to the dime and came into circulation in 1916. The "Mercury" dime was produced until 1945. In 1946 to present, it is called the "Roosevelt" dime.
how much is a 1903 nickel worth
It's moderately rare and can cost from $5-$30 depending on condition.
value depends on overall condition.
The only US nickels to have silver are the "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945. A 1903 is a copper-nickel coin and is a common date. In average condition, values are $1.00-$3.00
Can't be answered without knowing who made it.
The reason your coin is the size and color of a nickel is that it IS a nickel, not a penny. Remember Roman numerals? V = 5. Please see the Related Question for more information.
The 1903 Liberty nickel is not considered scarce but does have value. That value for the various grades is shown in the chart below. Circulated Grades....................1903 G4..............................................$5 F12.............................................$8 VF30...........................................$15 EF40...........................................$32 Uncirculated Grades MS60...........................................$80 MS63...........................................$135 MS64...........................................$280 MS65...........................................$700
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