Gold Coin

[Hill Billy]

Is this coin worth very much, besides being gold?Found in a house built in the 20's.

 

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[PBK]

Hey, HB—

Wish I had better news, but it's actually a gold-plated "V" nickel. Look closely at the back, and you can still see "CENTS" under the "V."

 

[jeff of pa]

Yep if it were the 1883 it would be
considered a counterfeit gold coin.

1883 Liberty Head V Nickel The word cent is not on the reverse of the coin. When the first Liberty V Nickels were struck in 1883, crooks realized they were about the same size as the $5 gold coins and plated them in gold and passed them of as $5 gold coins. Designer was Charles E. Barber; weight 5 grams; composition .750 copper, .250 nickel; diameter 21.2mm; plain edge.

Also known as the RACKETEER coin

 

[Hill Billy]

I'm new to coins don't know much about them other than face value.i've had this coin a couple of years thought it was gold but it didn't feel heavy enough to me.Thanks for the help.

 

[jeff of pa]

Intresting NOTE.

IF you look at Yours & this Normal Back.
It looks like someone was trying to hide
The Words But Never Finished.

 

[Hill Billy]

I will say, mine looks like someone took a belt sander to it..