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.
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
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
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
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
Average value is $1.00-$3.00 for most circulated coins.
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
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
10-500 USD or so
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
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
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.
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.
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.
As of 16 Feb 2018, the melt value of one US nickel is 4.4 cents.