1905 is not a rare date for Liberty Head nickels. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $3
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $12
Almost no wear - $49
Uncirculated - $71 to $1,080 depending on quality
This design is called a Liberty Head nickel, or often a V- nickel because of the V (Roman numeral 5) on the back. Values:
G-4- Good (No Details In Head, LIBERTY Not Legible): $2.00
VG-8 Very Good (Some Letters In LIBERTY Legible): $2.50
F-12 Fine (All Letters In LIBERTY Legible): $4.50
VF-20 Very Fine (LIBERTY Bold, Including Letter L): $12.00
*Higher Grade Condition Is Unlikely, Unless Professionly Graded.*
Uncirculated starts at $71.00+
If the coin is a US nickel, the date 1905 can only be a Liberty Head nickel and mintmarks were not used until 1912 the last year it was made and no "G" mintmarks exist. Look at the coin again and post new question.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
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?"
5 cents at most at this economy 1
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. These coins are called "nickels" because ... they're made from nickel (and copper). There's more information at the Related Question.
If the coin is a US nickel, the date 1905 can only be a Liberty Head nickel and mintmarks were not used until 1912 the last year it was made and no "G" mintmarks exist. Look at the coin again and post new question.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. Except for so-called "War nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and do not contain any silver.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1905 US nickel?" for more information.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
The 1905 Liberty Head nickel is considered common. Most circulated examples show heavy wear and have values of $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?"
5 cents at most at this economy 1
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. These coins are called "nickels" because ... they're made from nickel (and copper). There's more information at the Related Question.
You need to look at the coin again. The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913. Post new question.
As of 16 Feb 2018, the melt value of one US nickel is 4.4 cents.
A Liberty head nickel, I'm guessing. The value is between $2 and $125. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
A 1905 Indian Head cent in average circulated condition has a retail value of $1.00$3.00
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.