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
Average value is $1.00-$3.00 for most circulated coins.
how much is a 1903 nickel worth
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.
The only US nickels to have silver in them were the 1942-1945 war nickels, from the dates yours are Liberty Head nickels that are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. In average condition they're worth $2-$3 each.
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
how much is a 1903 nickel worth
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.
The only US nickels to have silver in them were the 1942-1945 war nickels, from the dates yours are Liberty Head nickels that are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. In average condition they're worth $2-$3 each.
What you have is a 1903 US nickel. It's called a Liberty Head nickel because the woman on the front is Miss Liberty. V is the Roman numeral for 5, indicating the denomination. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1903 US nickel?". Diameter: 21.2mm Issued: 1883-1912; 5 unauthorized coins were also struck in 1913. Head of Liberty with 13 stars around the head, representing the first 13 colonies/states of the United States of America.
Please check again and post a new question. Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. All 1903 nickels carry a Liberty head / Roman numeral V design.
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
This coin is normally called a Liberty Head nickel. V is the denomination (5) in Roman numerals. 1903 is not a rare date for Liberty nickels. Numismedia lists the following retail values as of 06/2009: Very worn condition - $3 Moderately worn - $5 Slightly worn - $14 Almost no wear - $32+ More ...The Liberty Head nickel was struck from 1883 to 1912. There were 5 nickels struck bearing the 1913 date that are worth a small fortune, but these were not official mint issues.
That's a Liberty nickel, which contains NO silver. The V on the back is the Roman numeral for 5. 1903 is a relatively common date, currently worth around $2 in worn condition and upwards of $60 if uncirculated.
10-500 USD or so
$60.00 to $80.00 in circulated condition.