Well I hardly get to post anything about Jefferson nickels because until 2004 they did not change for 65 years. That can be considered a good thing since you can have a 1938 nickel in your change and it would look identical to a 1998 nickel.
In my searches I have found several 1939 nickels in my pocket change, as well as silver wartime nickels. Recently I found two older nickels but don't get too excited because except for a few errors and varieties the only key finds would be the 1939-D and the 1950-D which I've never found.
Before 1968 the mintmarks were positioned on the reverse to the right of Monticello ( the building on the back). The wartime nickels have the mintmark over Monticello. From 1968 to date the mintmark is positioned on the front.
Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Cents/United States
Year: 1941
Mintage: 203,265,000
Metal: 75% Copper 25% Nickel
Value: $0.20 in VF-20
Type/Country: 5 Cents/United States
Year: 1956
Mintage: 35,216,000
Metal: 75% Copper 25% Nickel
Value: $0.10 in VF-20
Yes it is true, for now, that the nickel has a melt value of $0.058 but trying to get this value is almost impossible because most scrap metal buyers take 20% - 40% off the metal value so at the end it's not even possible to make a profit from metal value.
Update: March 2013 nickels are at $0.0497 cents, below face value again.
Do you have a nickel and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
I have a 2007 nickel that is missing the (E) in E Pluribus Unum have you heard of this error before? Thank you! Melissa
ReplyDelete2007 nickel that is missing the (E) in E Pluribus Unum have you heard of this error before?
ReplyDeleteYes this sounds like a Struck Through Grease error it is very common.
It's about $0.10.
My son found a double sided 'new' Jefferson nickel 2006D, with 2 heads. Is this valuable?
ReplyDelete'new' Jefferson nickel 2006D, with 2 heads.
ReplyDeleteThis type of error is not possible what you have is magician's coin no numismatic value.
You can buy them at magic shops for $3 to $5.
I have a 1947 nickel. Whats its value?
ReplyDelete1947 nickel
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.15 in fine.
i have a couple nickels here to check.
ReplyDelete1964-D
1964-S
Thanks
nickels here to check.
ReplyDelete1964-D about $0.05 in very-fine.
1964-S does not exist. A fake.
sorry i meant 1946-S
ReplyDelete1946-S
ReplyDeleteIt's about $0.40 in very-fine.
I have a jefferson nickel that has the "monticello" building and print in a mirrowed image across the front of the coin. Is this coin valuable and how does this occur?
ReplyDeletejefferson nickel that has the "monticello" building and print in a mirrowed image across the front of the coin. Is this coin valuable and how does this occur?
ReplyDeleteThis is called Die Clash and happens when no coin is in place when both sides are stamped. Instead the stamps hit each other leaving an impression that gets transferred over to the coin.
It has little to no extra value. Maybe $1.00 in high grade.
Hi, i have a 1945 nickel with a letter 'P' under 'E Pluribus Unum'.i was wondering how much is it worth? thxs!
ReplyDelete1945 nickel with a letter 'P' under 'E Pluribus Unum' about $0.50
ReplyDeletei found a 1950 GEORGIVS V1 DEl GRATIA REX nickel is it worth anything?
ReplyDelete1950 GEORGIVS V1 DEl GRATIA REX nickel about $0.20
ReplyDeleteI have a 1945 P nickel that is extremely shinny and smooth is it worth anything? Thank you
ReplyDelete1945 P nickel that is extremely shinny and smooth is it worth anything?
ReplyDeleteNot sure what you mean but if you mean a high grade coin then about $8.00 in mint state.
I dont know anything about coins.I found it in my coin jar and it stood out to me.It looked out. almost looks fake. It was so bright i thought it had to be a new coin and then i saw the date of 1945. Just wondering if it had any value.
ReplyDeletei thought it had to be a new coin and then i saw the date of 1945. Just wondering if it had any value.
ReplyDeleteIt is silver unlike most nickel so it has a slightly brighter color. So around $8.00 is right maybe half that if not sharp.
I found a nickel today that has the Monticello building on both sides. I'm pretty sure this is a fake, but you never know.
ReplyDeletenickel today that has the Monticello building on both sides. I'm pretty sure this is a fake, but you never know.
ReplyDeleteCorrect this type of error is not really possible.
It's a magician's coin with no collectors value but is commonly sold in magic shops for about $5.00.
how much would an uncirculated 1934 blue eagle stamped one dollar bill be worth
ReplyDeleteuncirculated 1934 blue eagle stamped one dollar bill
ReplyDeleteAbout $60.00 I don't know what you mean by blue eagle stamped.
I have a nickel with Monticello building in vertical position and not normal horizontal. When i turn the coin straight across- the builing is sideways. Is that rare?
ReplyDeletea nickel with Monticello building in vertical position and not normal horizontal. When i turn the coin straight across- the builing is sideways. Is that rare?
ReplyDeleteThis is a Rotated Die error and they are not common.
If circulated they average about $20.00 for a 90 degree rotation.
Shiny 1849 double eagle
ReplyDeleteShiny 1849 double eagle
ReplyDeleteFake, only metal value.
Only 1 exists so all others are known fakes.
2013 P
ReplyDeleteLiberity nickel
2013 P
ReplyDeleteLiberity nickel
Just $0.05
I have 2009 u.s. nickel the e e in e pluribus it's missing never printed on it the letter e is this something I should have graded
ReplyDelete