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There are only a few truly rare dates. Among standard issues, 1877 and 1909-S are considered to be key dates. 1877 Indian cents retail for about $1000 in worn condition and go up to $150,000 in top condition. A 1909-S retails for $500 to a several thousand.
There is also an 1888/1887 "overdate" resulting from re-use of an existing die. While this could technically be considered an error coin its value is anywhere from $2300 to $50,000
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∙ 12y agoNone of the Jefferson nickels are considered rare, only the older series of nickels have any rare dates.
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What rare nickels should you look for?
There are almost no rare nickels still in circulation. If you're lucky you might find some at an estate sale or if someone accidentally spends one. General things to know are:Most nickels minted since 1946 have little or no added value; the same is true for 1940 and 1941.1950-D nickels are moderately scarce and worth several dollars in average condition."War nickels" 1942-1945 with a large mint mark over Monticello are worth at least $1 because they contain a small amount of silver.Common-date buffalo nickels are worth at least $1 but that can go up for coins in better condition.Older-date buffalo nickels can be worth a couple of dollars or moreCommon-date Liberty nickels are worth at least $3; older ones can be (but not necessarily are) worth more.
What are rare dates for Lincoln nickels?
Jefferson not Lincoln, and none are considered rare.
What is the value of an US 1897 nickel?
1897 is not a rare date for Liberty nickels. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2009: Very worn condition - $4 Moderately worn - $12 Slightly worn - $26 Almost no wear - $45
Is a 1937 buffalo nickel without a mint mark rare?
No. The 1937-Philadelphia is actually the second most common date of all buffalo nickels at 79.5 million.
What is the 1936 buffalo nickel worth?
1936 is not a rare date for Buffalo nickels. In circulated condition, it's worth about 50 cents. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $30
Where is the year on a US nickel?
Shield and Liberty nickels have the date at the bottom front of the coin, at the 6:00 position.Indian Head nickels have the date on the Chief's shoulderJefferson nickels from 1938 to 2004 have the date near the rim at the 4:00 positionJefferson nickels from 2005 to the present have the date at roughly the 5:00 positionMany buffalo nickels don't display a date because of a design defect that caused it to wear off quickly. These coins are considered to be "culls" and sell for at most a quarter.
What makes a U.S nickel rare?
The same factors that control the rarity of most coins: - A small number struck and/or a small number still in existence - Difficulty in finding the coin in nearly unworn, or uncirculated/proof condition - Market "cachet"; i.e. how much "buzz" there is about the coin. Most rare U.S. nickels are error coins. The 2 major exceptions are 1880 Shield nickels and 1912-S Liberty nickels. > 1880 Shield nickels - $540 to $88,000 > 1912-S Liberty nickels - $150 to $17,000 > 1949 Jefferson nickels with a recut mint mark showing both a D and S - 2009 retail prices from $24 to $4,000 depending on condition > 1943 Jefferson nickels with a recut date showing both a 1943 and 1942 - $24 to $5,700 > 1916 Buffalo nickels with a recut date showing the date twice - $3,200 to $455,000 And the champ of the whole set - the famous 1913 Liberty nickels, struck privately (and illegally) by Mint employees. Only 5 are known and auction sales have ranged from $1.8 million to $5.3 million.
How much is a 1954 Jefferson nickel worth with no D?
1954 is not a rare date for Jefferson nickels. It has little or no added value in circulated condition. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $1.00
What is a usa1891silver nickel worth?
None of the Liberty Head nickels (1883-1912) were struck in silver. 1891 is not a rare date for this series, coins in average circulated grades are $3.00-$7.00
I have checked my coins date its a 1941 p mint mark above the monticello building but those are usually wartime nickels i do not know if its rare or fake can somebody tell me?
War Nickel, or silver nickels started in 1942 through 1945. 1942 produced both nickels out of nickel and nickels from silver. The non silver ones do not have the large mint mark while the silver ones have the large mint mark.
Why isn't 1941 considered a rare date for Jefferson nickels?
Because so many were made that they can still be found today. In about 30-40 years they will be worth more because they will be harder to find.
What is the value of 1902 us nickel?
1902 is not a rare date for US Liberty Head nickels, retail values for average circulated coins run from $1.00-$5.00. Mint State can be $30.00 or more.
