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I have what I though was a liberty head dime, 1906. However, it does not look like any of the pictures I have seen. The face looks west and is surrounded by 13 stars. "1906" is clearly stamped at the bottom. The reverse side has the letter V surrounded by a wreathe and the words "United States of America * Cents". Can you tell me more about this coin? Thanks.
Hello Frank,
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This sounds like a Liberty Head Nickel designed by Charles Barber. I am attempting to attach an image for you with this answer.
Sometimes called V nickels since they have a roman numeral five (V) on the back.
Most of the common dates on Barber Head Nickels from 1883 to 1912 sell for a couple of dollars in worn circulated condition. A nice almost un-circulated 1906 nickel can be had for around $30. Do not overpay for coins, Read the book before you buy.
For any coin determining a value:
Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it is sometimes easier letting a collector look at them, and even coin shops will help for free on one or two pieces.
In each series of coin type there are some quick reference points of wear to be seen on the high points that are known to show wear first. Like for grading the present One Cent coin Lincoln’s bow tie and ear wear first.
Most of these wear points are covered in the RED BOOK.
See if you can borrow or use at your library a copy of the book it is titled "A Guide Book of U. S. Coins" by R. S. Yeoman, has pictures and descriptions showing the difference from grade to grade.
For a quick grade on Barber Head (Liberty head Nickels) check for the letters in the word LIBERTY written in the headband on the front. The more letters the better the grade. If there are no letters you have a grade 4 (good-4) coin selling for a dollar or less.
1908 Philadelphia mint $1.00 in grade 8 to about $20 in grade 50
Most circulated coins range from Good (grade-G4) to Almost Un-circulated (grade-AU50). Only a strictly Un-circulated coin can grade in Mint State between 60 and 70.
Someone would have to examine the coin to give a more exact estimate.
Thank You and Good Luck
PapaJack
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