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What us monument is on the reverse side of the nickel with Jefferson's head on it?
Did you look right below the building, where it says "Monticello"? Put that name into Google or Ask, and you'll get thousands of answers.
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What is a 1928 buffalo head nickel worth now?
The value of a 1928 buffalo head nickel can vary depending on its condition and rarity. In general, a circulated 1928 buffalo nickel may be worth around $1-3, while one in better condition or with a rare error could be worth significantly more to collectors. It's best to have a coin appraiser examine the coin for an accurate assessment.
What do the letters FS below the head of a nickel mean?
They're the initials of Felix Schlag, the coin's designer. Schlag had a dispute with the Mint over the original design for the coin and his initials were not shown until 1966. In 2006, when the new permanent portrait of Jefferson was put on the front of the nickel FS was moved to the reverse side which continues to show his picture of Monticello.
How much is a 1893 Mercury Head nickel worth?
There is no such coin. Liberty Head nickels were struck from 1883 to 1912. "Mercury" dimes (actually a picture of Miss Liberty, too) were made from 1916 to 1945. If it is a Liberty Head Nickel with that date, then it is worth about $2 in circulated condition.
What metal is the nickel coin made of?
A nickel, in American usage, is a five-cent coin struck by the United States Mint. Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, the piece has been issued since 1866.
How do people remember Louis Pasteur?
Louis Pasteur is remembered for his groundbreaking discoveries in microbiology and immunology, particularly his development of the germ theory of disease, pasteurization, and vaccines for rabies and anthrax. His contributions revolutionized our understanding of infectious diseases and laid the foundation for modern medicine.
Where is the horn on Indian head nickel?
The horn is on the Buffalo's head, on the reverse of the coin.
What is on the reverse of an Indian head nickel?
It shows a buffalo. That's why these coins are also called "buffalo nickels".
What did the US nickel look like before the 1913 Buffalohead nickel was produced?
It was known as the "V" Nickel (or Liberty Head Nickel) the obverse featured a personification of Liberty, the reverse had a wreath with a large "V" in it (the Roman numeral for 5)
Where is the mint mark on a buffalo head nickel?
Check under the "FIVE CENTS" on the reverse of the coin. Possible mint marks are:No mint mark = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoAlso note that the coin is called either a Buffalo Nickel or Indian Head Nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the whole buffalo, not just its head!
What is this coin what it worth 1901 liberty head with 13 stars on front wheat on back?
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.
What is the value of a 1945 buffalo head nickel?
Buffalo nickels show a whole Buffalo on the reverse, not its head. Indian Head or Buffalo nickels are what the coins are called. Also check the date again and post new question. The last Buffalo nickel was struck in 1938.
Where is the mint mark on a 1920 Indian Head Nickel?
If it has one, it's on the reverse under "Five Cents" and can only be a D or S
What is a 1866 v nickel?
If the coin is dated 1866, it can't have a "V" on the reverse. The first "V" (Liberty Head) nickel was issued in 1883. Look at the coin again and post new question.
What is the nickel that has Mt Vernon on the back of it?
No nickel has Mount Vernon on it.Mount Vernon was George Washington's home, but Jeffersonis on the nickel and his home is called Monticello, just like the word underneath the building tells you! Before that (1913-1938), we had the Five Cent Indian Head nickel, popularly called the "Buffalo" nickel with an Indian head on the face (the obverse side) and a buffalo on the back (the reverse side).
What is a nickel dated 1909 with the letter v on the back worth?
You have a Liberty Head Nickel dated 1909, the V on the reverse is the Roman numeral 5. Coins in average condition have values of $1.00-$3.00
Whose head is on the head side of the nickel?
the head on the headside of the nickel is thomas Jefferson
What is the value of an 1895 Indian Head nickel?
There is no such thing as an Indian head nickel minted in 1895. The first Indian head nickel was minted in 1913; prior to that was the Barber nickel, with the head of Liberty.
