First you have to check the back for a mintmark. If it has one, it will be located at about 8 o'clock, right next to a small circle, near the rim.
See the picture here :
http://www.us-coin-values-advisor.com/Mint-Mark-Liberty-Nickel.html
Values as of May 2012:
If it does not have one, then in average circulated condition, it will be worth about a dollar -- if you can clearly read all of LIBERTY on the headband, it will be worth $7 or more.
If it has a "D" mintmark, then in average circulated condition, it will be worth about $2 -- if you can clearly read all of LIBERTY on the headband, it will be worth $25 or more.
If it has an "S" mintmark, then in average circulated condition, it will be worth about $125 -- if you can clearly read all of LIBERTY on the headband, it will be worth $375 or more.
1912 is the only year these Liberty nickels have a mintmark.
A 1912 Nickel was called: a Liberty Head 5 Cent piece - if its condition is at least very good (VG8), its value is: $4.00.
Liberty head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Nickels from 1913 to 1938 are Indian head nickels.
The Philadelphia issue 1912 Liberty Head Nickel is a common coin and most show a lot of wear and have retail values of $1.00-$3.00
The coin is a 1898 Liberty Head nickel (1883-1912) most show very heavy wear and are valued at $5.00-$9.00.
All Liberty Head nickels (1883-1912) are made from 75% copper & 25% nickel.
A 1912 Nickel was called: a Liberty Head 5 Cent piece - if its condition is at least very good (VG8), its value is: $4.00.
Please check your coin again. Liberty head nickels were struck from 1883 to 1912. A 2007 nickel would be a familiar Jefferson nickel, and it's only worth face value.
Liberty head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Nickels from 1913 to 1938 are Indian head nickels.
The Philadelphia issue 1912 Liberty Head Nickel is a common coin and most show a lot of wear and have retail values of $1.00-$3.00
Liberty Head nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 2006 nickel is only worth face value; it and all other US nickels minted since 1938 have carried a picture of Thomas Jefferson.
Please check your nickel again and post a new, separate question with its date. Liberty Head nickels were minted for circulation from 1883 to 1912. Dates are needed, post new question.
Liberty Head nickels were made from 1883 to 1912.
The coin is a 1898 Liberty Head nickel (1883-1912) most show very heavy wear and are valued at $5.00-$9.00.
All Liberty Head nickels (1883-1912) are made from 75% copper & 25% nickel.
If you are asking about the series of Liberty Head nickels from 1883 to 1912? The 1912-S issue has the lowest mintage at 238,000.
The 1912 Liberty Head NICKEL has a retail price of $3.00-$5.00 in average circulated condition.If it has a mint mark D or S the value is a lot more.
Look at the coin again, no Liberty Head nickel had a mintmark until 1912.