Which US nickels are collectible?

Answer 1

Cents have been made for well over 200 years so there are many collectibles to choose from.

In general most cents up to the late 1930s are worth more as collectibles. The values depend a lot on their dates, conditions, and mint marks so it's not possible to give a full listing. Plus, there are many sites such as http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/fmv.shtml that provide price lists that are kept up to date regularly.

As a short summary:

Among Lincoln cents, some (but not all) dates to look for are

1909-S

1909-S with the designer's initials VDB

1914-D

1922 with a filled mint mark

1955 double die

Among Indian cents:

1908-S

1909-S

1877

1864 with the designer's initial L

Answer 2

Quite a lot. The "biggies" are:

1908-S and 1909-S Indian head

1909-S VDB Lincoln

1914-D

1922 with a missing mint mark

1955 double-die

but there are many more that are less spectacular yet still of interest to collectors.

Take a look at the prices and pictures under Related Links

Answer 3

These coins are very common. Millions of them were made. They are worth only 1 cent unless they are uncirculated or proof and in original mint packaging. If they are proof they will have the mint mark "S" under the date.

Answer 4

Most nickels before 1946 are of interest to collectors, but their values vary widely depending on date, mint mark, and condition. You're unlikely to find any of these in change today but you could buy or trade for:

• "War nickels" dated 1942-45 with a large mint mark above Monticello
• Buffalo nickels, so long as their date is visible
• Any Liberty head or shield nickels (1866-1912)

Answer 5

Over 9,400,000,000 were minted for circulation no none of them are collectible.

If you have a 1991-S proof cent in its original holder it could be worth a quarter or so.

Answer 6

If you are a true collector, all pennies are collectable. If you are an investor, low mintage coins and certain error coins are collectable.

Answer 7

1990 is considered a common date with no significant collector value. 1990-D is the same. 1990-S is a proof coin, issued only in proof sets, and has a current value of about $2.00

Answer 8

1924d are about $300