What is the value of a 1906 US nickel?

Answer 1

From 1892 through 1916, the United States Mint produced the Barber Quarter, named for its designer Charles Barber. The value of a 1906 Barber Quarter is based on its condition and mint mark. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be an O or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2011:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $12

Moderately worn - $25

Slightly worn - $34

Almost no wear - $131

Uncirculated - $192 to $14,300 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $14

Moderately worn - $77

Slightly worn - $140

Almost no wear - $390

Uncirculated - $570 to $11,510

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $10

Moderately worn - $40

Slightly worn - $64

Almost no wear - $231

Uncirculated - $330 to $9,750

DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 2

1906 is not a rare date for Liberty Head Nickels. In circulated condition, but with full rims on both sides and all lettering complete, it's worth about $1.00. If the word LIBERTY in the headband is complete and easily readable, it's worth about $7.00 A nice uncirculated one is worth about $50.00 A 1906 'Proof' is worth $180.00.

Answer 3

From 1892 through 1916, the United States Mint produced the Barber Quarter, named for its designer Charles Barber. The value of a 1906 Barber Quarter is based on its condition and mint mark. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be an O or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2011:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $12

Moderately worn - $25

Slightly worn - $34

Almost no wear - $131

Uncirculated - $192 to $14,300 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $14

Moderately worn - $77

Slightly worn - $140

Almost no wear - $390

Uncirculated - $570 to $11,510

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $10

Moderately worn - $40

Slightly worn - $64

Almost no wear - $231

Uncirculated - $330 to $9,750

DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

1906 is not a rare year for Liberty nickels. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

Very worn condition - $3

Moderately worn - $5

Slightly worn - $11

Almost no wear - $49

Uncirculated - $71 to $1,910 depending on quality

Answer 5

Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1906 is a very common high mintage Liberty Head nickel. Most coins of this type have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $3.00-$5.00, better grade are $11.00-$31.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $49.00-$62.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer

Answer 6

A 1906 US Indian Head cent is common. Coins in average circulated condition are valued at $1.00-$3.00.

Answer 7

Even though these coins were designed by Charles Barber they're almost always called Liberty or V nickels.

Please see the Related Question for more information.

Answer 8

There was no war at the time. Remember Roman numerals? V = 5, so it represents the denomination and not "victory".

There's more information at the Related Question.