Retail is $3 if well-worn, up to about $25 if almost uncirculated. Condition is a lot of the game. And coin prices are volatile. Best bet is to check eBay or one of the big coin dealers who run a large e-business. The market for most coins can be given a quick "overview" by looking at the offerings on eBay and at the aforementioned dealers.
5 cents at most at this economy 1
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.
A Liberty head nickel, I'm guessing. The value is between $2 and $125. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
A 1905 V coin is a Liberty Head nickel, the "V" is the Roman numeral 5.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
The 1905 Liberty Head nickel is considered common. Most circulated examples show heavy wear and have values of $1.00-$3.00.
5 cents at most at this economy 1
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.
A Liberty head nickel, I'm guessing. The value is between $2 and $125. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
A 1905 V coin is a Liberty Head nickel, the "V" is the Roman numeral 5.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
Remember Roman numerals from elementary school? "V" = 5 so what you have is a nickel, normally called a Liberty nickel because it carries a portrait of Miss Liberty. There's more information at the Related Question, below.
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a common Jefferson nickel and is only worth face value.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. Except for so-called "War nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and do not contain any silver.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1905 US nickel?" for more information.
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.
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?".
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?".