V nickel

English

Etymology

In reference to the Roman numeral V on the coin's reverse.

Noun

V nickel (plural V nickels)

1. (numismatic slang) A Liberty Head nickel.
   • 2001 March 23, GiLL<}}}><, “Two of a kind”, in alt.treasure.hunting‎^[1] (Usenet), retrieved 2023-01-02:

     2 1942 mercs from the same hole once. Underwater, in a creek where an old swinging bridge once crossed. I found 7 silver coins that day, and a v nickel. Havent got another coin in the same place since.

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