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The 1902 Liberty Head Nickel consisted of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
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What metal is a 1888 V nickel made of?
All Liberty Head nickels are made from the same alloy as current nickels: 75% copper mixed with 25% nickel. Regardless of common misunderstandings, the only US nickels that ever contained silver were the famous "war nickels" made during WWII when nickel metal was needed for the war effort.
What is the metal content of a buffalo head nickel?
It's either "Indian head" or "buffalo", but not "buffalo head". Buffalo nickels show the whole animal! All buffalo nickels are made of the same 25% nickel / 75% copper alloy used in modern nickels. Internet rumors notwithstanding, NO buffalo nickels ever contained any silver.
What are three penny pieces made of?
If you are referring to US three cent pieces, they were produced from both silver and nickel. The silver ones were quite small and had a large six-pointed star on one side; the nickel ones were a bit larger (about the size of a dime) with a Liberty head on one side and a large "III" on the the other. If you are referring to British three pence pieces, they were made, at various times, out of silver, copper-nickel, and brass (and small quantities of the silver ones continue to be produced as Maundy money).
Is an Indian head nickel made of silver?
All Indian head (a/k/a buffalo) nickels were struck in the same alloy of 75% copper / 25% nickel that has been used for all 5-cent pieces except the famous "war nickels" made during WW 2. The latter were made of silver,copper, and manganese to save nickel for the war effort.
Indian head nickel no date?
It is common - that design was famously poor - many have worn away dates. So not an error, just bad design.
What is the value of a 1902 Indian head nickel?
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate. Indian head nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. A 1902 nickel should have a picture of Miss Liberty.
What is the value of a 1902 nickel with a woman's profile on one side and a v on the other side with stars?
It's a 1902 Liberty Head Nickel with a value of $3.00-$5.00 in average condition
What is the value of 1902 v cent coin?
Most circulated coins are valued at $3.00-$5.00. The 1902 Liberty Head nickel is not rare or scarce.
1902 liberty head nickel?
A very common coin, average value is $2.00-$5.00 for most coins
When was Liberty Head nickel created?
Liberty Head nickel was created in 1883.
What does a star mean on a 1958 Liberty head Nickel?
There is no such thing as a 1958 liberty head nickel
What is the value of a 1902 US nickel?
This coin is often called a Liberty nickel or a "V" nickel due to the Roman numeral V (= 5) on the back. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2010: Very worn condition - $3 Moderately worn - $5 Slightly worn - $12 Almost no wear - $49 Uncirculated - $71 to $1,090 depending on quality The 1902 Liberty Head nickel is common, contains no silver and has an average value of $1.00-$3.00. For an average 1902 Liberty Head nickel, you can get about $4-6. However, the market in collectibles varies greatly all the time and other factors such as the condition of the coin, impurities in the coin, and rarity of the coin. Hope it helps and im from the UK :) The 1902 Liberty Head nickel is not rare or scarce, values for average circulated coins is 50 cents to $2.00
What is a V cent coin from 1902 worth?
V is the Roman numeral for 5, so it's a 1902 Liberty Head Nickel and value is $1.00-$3.00 for most circulated coins.
What is on the head of nickel?
liberty
What is the metal content of a 1941 liberty head nickel?
Except for special "war nickels" minted from late 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper. However your coin could not be a Liberty Head nickel. They were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1941 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel.
What is the value of a 1902 coin with a v on the back?
The coin is a 1902 Liberty Head Nickel, the "V" on the back is the Roman numeral 5 and the date is not rare for these coins, in average condition values are $1.00-$3.00
What is the value of 1902 us nickel?
1902 is not a rare date for US Liberty Head nickels, retail values for average circulated coins run from $1.00-$5.00. Mint State can be $30.00 or more.
