What is the value of a 1905 us nickel?

1905 is not a rare date for Liberty Head nickels. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $3

Moderately worn - $5

Slightly worn - $12

Almost no wear - $49

Uncirculated - $71 to $1,080 depending on quality

This design is called a Liberty Head nickel, or often a V- nickel because of the V (Roman numeral 5) on the back. Values:

G-4- Good (No Details In Head, LIBERTY Not Legible): $2.00

VG-8 Very Good (Some Letters In LIBERTY Legible): $2.50

F-12 Fine (All Letters In LIBERTY Legible): $4.50

VF-20 Very Fine (LIBERTY Bold, Including Letter L): $12.00

*Higher Grade Condition Is Unlikely, Unless Professionly Graded.*

A 1905 Liberty Head nickel. In average circulated condition the coin shows heavy ware an retails at $3.00-$.500/ medium wear $12.00-$31.00/ light wear $49.00-$55.00

Uncirculated starts at $71.00+