For the same reason that most coins and bills have 13 stars - to represent the original 13 colonies. That's not true of all coins, though - the Sacajawea dollar has 17 stars, for the 17 states in existence at the time she guided Lewis and Clark.
This design corresponds to the three-cent nickel coin that was minted in the United States from 1865 to 1889. The coin featured a shield on the obverse with 13 stars above it, representing the original 13 colonies. The reverse typically had the Roman numeral III within a wreath.
Please post a new question with the coin's denomination. ALL 1905 U.S. gold coins had 13 stars on them. Also look on the back to see if there is a small S or D mint mark and include that in your posting.
The 1829 penny was minted during a time when the number of stars on coins represented the number of states in the Union. In 1829, there were 24 states in the United States, and the 13 stars on the penny likely represented the original 13 colonies.
there are 13 stars in the starburst above the Eagle.
Don't assume every old coin is made of silver. Your coin has a V on it because V is the Roman numeral for 5, so you have a nickel, made of plain old nickel and copper. It's most commonly called a Liberty nickel, but sometimes it's referred to as a "V nickel". See the Related Question for more details.
it's a "V" nickelgo to the link to check out the vaulecoins.about.com/od/coinvalues/l/bl-liberty-head-v-nickel-values.htm - 27k -
This design corresponds to the three-cent nickel coin that was minted in the United States from 1865 to 1889. The coin featured a shield on the obverse with 13 stars above it, representing the original 13 colonies. The reverse typically had the Roman numeral III within a wreath.
it looked cool with 48 stars and 13 stripes.
Please post a new question with the coin's denomination. ALL 1905 U.S. gold coins had 13 stars on them. Also look on the back to see if there is a small S or D mint mark and include that in your posting.
It's a Liberty Head Nickel the date 1906 is very common, values are at $2.00-$5.00 for average coins
The 1905 Liberty Head nickel is considered common. Most circulated examples show heavy wear and have values of $1.00-$3.00.
A 1905 V coin is a Liberty Head nickel, the "V" is the Roman numeral 5.
This coin is commonly called the Liberty Nickel, it is made of copper-Nickel, and became to be called the "V" Nickel
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.
What you most likely have is a "V" or "Liberty Head" nickel, there is a V on the reverse, the roman numeral for 5 because a nickel is worth 5 cents.
Depends on condition from $25. To $350.
You need to look at the coin again. The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913. Post new question.