Anyone Know What This Is And Is It Worth Saving?

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Pennyante New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 07:34 am Hi everyone, I am a new-bee, and was curious if anyone knew what coin this is? And since it is in such bad shape, is it even worth saving? One the back it appears to be a "V" and maybe a wreath circling it. With a magnifying glass and a flashlight, I believe I can see the date as 1818...But I searched 1818 coins and found some that look like this one on the front but no V on the back? Anyone have an idea what it is? Thanks ahead of time! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by Pennyante 07/31/2014 08:32 am Report this Post to the Staff

pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 07:38 am If it is 1818 then it is not ancient and you might be better posting on another forum. The moderators may move the thread for you. You need to post the other side of the coin and if possible, take it out of the flip and try to get some clear photos. Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 07:41 am It is a US Liberty Head Nickel. Date would have to be between 1883-1913 Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3433 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 07:46 am It is a US Liberty "V" nickel (1883 - 1912). There are 5 known 1913 examples ...... Report this Post to the Staff
Pennyante New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 08:30 am Thanks everyone for the input! I am trying to post a picture of the back of the coin too.....At least now I have an idea of what it is! Report this Post to the Staff
cipster Pillar of the Community United States 2362 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 08:53 am I agree that it's a Liberty nickel. Most years don't have much value but there are a few key years. Here's a link to a web site that lists estimated buyer prices - selling prices would be much less. Numismedia I can't see much from your pictures but if the date is barely readable then the value would be found in the G4 column or less (the leftmost column of the web page). It may be a keeper especially if it was handed down from a family member or has some sentimental value. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith Report this Post to the Staff
machine20 Pillar of the Community United States 1272 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 11:53 am If you get us a clear picture we can probably identify the date. It looks to have some substantial environmental damage. Report this Post to the Staff
tkbslc Pillar of the Community United States 1158 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 12:51 pm Picture is terribly out of focus. Can't really help too much. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 07/31/2014 5:59 pm Definitely a well-worn BARBER NICKEL, aka "V" Nickel. The question, "Is it worth saving?" should be paid better attention. The value of such an example lies in its unusualness to the average person today. My dad (born 1916) found these easily in circulation. I (born 1951) did not. It is, was, and always will be worth exactly five cents. Worth saving? As a curiosity, of course. As a method of making money, not a chance. PS. Born at Griffin and raised in Shelton, currently residing in New Haven. We are nearly neighbors! Report this Post to the Staff
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