That sounds like a U.S. Liberty nickel, except none were minted in 1914. They were produced from 1883 through 1912, and are made of 75% copper with 25% nickel, which is the same blend still used today.
It was before the 1914-18 war. There was a Balkan War in 1912.
1912
It was a Wednesday.
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Remember Roman numerals? V stands for 5 (as in 5 cents), not victory. What you have is called a Liberty nickel or sometimes a V nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1912 US nickel?"
A 1912 Nickel was called: a Liberty Head 5 Cent piece - if its condition is at least very good (VG8), its value is: $4.00.
There was no "victory nickel" struck in the US. There was, however a Canadian Victory Nickel, and there were US nickels struck with 35% silver (from 1942-1945 with a large mintmark on the reverse above the Monticello) and those are worth $1.50 or so.MoreIf your nickel is a US coin dated 1883 to 1912 with a picture of Miss Liberty on the front, please look up the Roman numeral for "five". It's the letter V, and is the coin's denomination.
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a common Jefferson nickel and is only worth face value.
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a familiar Jefferson nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1939 US nickel?" for values.
The Philadelphia issue 1912 Liberty Head Nickel is a common coin and most show a lot of wear and have retail values of $1.00-$3.00
Please check your coin again. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1941 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1941 US nickel?".
Please check your coin again. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1952 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1952 US nickel?".
Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
The first Indian Head nickels were struck in 1913.
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The Stolen Nickel - 1912 was released on: USA: 23 January 1912