im not even sure they are nickels????

hi everyone--i have three of theese im not even sure they are nickels--i do not know my coins--lol--all three are dated 1883---what can you tell me about them--any thing would be great --thanks

 

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It appears to me that you are showing 2 different coins.
The obverse of a Morgan Dollar & the reverse of a Liberty Head 5 cent piece

 

hi

ok sorry about the morgan---i'll post it again!!!!!duh---i hope i got it right this time

 

Yes, they are 5 cent coins as designated by the V. The V was changed to a 5 shortly after this because people were putting a thin plating of gold on them and passing them as $5.

Frank

 

hi

thanks alot frank----is there any value on them

 

If they are all 1883 then they are the 1st year of the Liberty Head Type without the word CENTS on the reverse. Guessing from the pics they are worth $5.00- $12.00

 

Changed to a 5??
Or had the word cents added??

 

The Liberty Nickel Series, also known as "V Nickels", ran from 1883 to 1912.

In 1883, the reverse of the nickel did not include the word "cents" on it. As a result of this many of the nickels were gold plated to pass as five dollar gold coins. So, during that year, the Mint changed the design to have the word "cents" added throughout the rest of the series.

For more information on Liberty Nickels you can visit the Liberty Nickel Collectors Society.

 

The word "cents" was added below the wreath on the reverse in 1883

 

Touche JT,
You must have answered while I was typing!! (I'm a reeeal slow 1 finger typer)
Dave