If the coin is a US nickel, the date 1905 can only be a Liberty Head nickel and mintmarks were not used until 1912 the last year it was made and no "G" mintmarks exist. Look at the coin again and post new question.
5 cents at most at this economy 1
You need to look at the coin again. The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913. Post new question.
A Liberty head nickel, I'm guessing. The value is between $2 and $125. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
Remember Roman numerals? "V" = 5, not "victory". There's more information at the Related Question.
The 1905 Liberty Head nickel is considered common. Most circulated examples show heavy wear and have values of $1.00-$3.00.
5 cents at most at this economy 1
You need to look at the coin again. The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913. Post new question.
A Liberty head nickel, I'm guessing. The value is between $2 and $125. In the future, please add the condition of the coin so I can value it more precisely for you.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. Except for so-called "War nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, all US nickels are made of an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and do not contain any silver.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1905 US nickel?" for more information.
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
About $2.00 if it's grade G-4.
Remember Roman numerals? "V" = 5, not "victory". There's more information at the Related Question.
A 1857 nickel is also called: a Seated Liberty half dime. Its value in good condition (G-4) is: $20; if the mint state is MS-60, the value increases to: $250.
A 1944-P Jefferson nickel in very fine condition (VF20) is worth: $2.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value rises to; $16.00.
Remember Roman numerals? V = 5, not 10, so you have a nickel. That's also why it's the size of a nickel, not the size of a dime. Please see the Related Question for values.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. These coins are called "nickels" because ... they're made from nickel (and copper). There's more information at the Related Question.