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The U.S. has never made a 5-cent gold coin. If your coin has a large V on the back and the word CENTS near the bottom, it's a standard Liberty nickel that was plated.
When the denomination first was issued in 1883, crooks quickly noticed that the word CENTS was not part of the original design. They gold-plated them and passed them off as a "new design" $5 gold piece. These became known as "racketeer nickels" and are now considered to be quite collectible despite being fakes. The Mint soon changed the design to add the word CENTS, and the fakery stopped.
If your nickel is dated 1888 and not 1883, it may have been a late attempt at making a racketeer nickel, or simply something that was plated for use in a necklace or other jewelry. In that case it's unlikely to be worth more than a small amount above face value because it's technically an altered coin.
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How much is a e pluribus unum 1888 coin?
The value of an 1888 "E Pluribus Unum" coin, which typically refers to the 1888 Liberty Head gold coin or the 1888 Indian Head cent, can vary significantly based on its condition, rarity, and type. As of October 2023, an 1888 Indian Head cent might be worth anywhere from a few dollars to several hundred, while an 1888 Liberty Head gold coin could be valued in the range of several hundred to a few thousand dollars. For an accurate appraisal, it's best to consult a coin dealer or grading service.
How much is a 1991 golden penny worth?
The coin (assuming it is a US coin) is only worth 1 cent. Either the coin was chemically treated to make it look gold or it was gold plated. Either way, it is not worth any more than one cent.
How much is a gold ten cent 2002 Ireland coin?
That coin is still legal tender in Ireland, so it is just worth ten cent.
Is a 1882 10 dollar gold coin worth anything?
An 1888 5 dollar gold coin can be worth anywhere from $400.00 upwards to one grand. It really depends on the circulation of the coin and its overall condition.
How much is a gold penny from 1964 worth in mint condition?
If the coin is a Lincoln cent dated 1964 it may look like gold or have been gold plated but the US Mint has never made a gold one cent coin.
What is the value of royal Canadian mint leduc 100 gold coin?
$1 - $100 depending on the coin if it is a $100 coin it is worth $100 if it is a 50 cent coin.
How much is a gold Kennedy 50 cent piece worth?
Being gold plated removes its numismatic value. The coin is worth 50 cents and the plating less than one cent.
How much is a gold 1969 d penny worth?
It likely just looks gold colored, the US Mint has never made a coin one cent coin.
How much is a 1888 5.00 gold coin worth in very good condition?
I will put a value of $420.00 retail on this coin. That's the value of a Extremely Fine graded Quarter Eagle dated 1888
How much is a five cent gold piece dated 1886 with a D after the five worth?
The D after the 5 means dollars not cents, the US has never made a five cent gold coin. Take it to a coin dealer for an idea if value.
How much is the gold eagle penny worth?
The U.S. has never made a gold one cent coin. Post a new question with a date.
How much will a gold penny from 2007 be worth?
One cent. The U.S. does not make gold pennies. Your coin has either been plated for use in jewelry, or the copper coating has reacted a bit with the zinc core. The latter can cause a goldish tint. Gold currently sells for about $1000 an ounce. A cent weighs around 1/12 of an ounce so a penny made of gold would contain about $80 worth of gold, not a sensible way to make that coin. Alternately, one cent's worth of gold would result in a coin so small you'd need a magnifying glass to see it, LOL!
