July 17, 2009 The 1872 nickel is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel and was designed by James B. Longacre. It is valued as shown in the following chart.
Circulated Grades............1872
G4.....................................$22
F12....................................$30
VF30..................................$42
EF40..................................$59
Uncirculated Grades
MS60..................................$145
MS63..................................$215
MS65..................................$1850
1872 is not a rare date for this coin, circulated coins have retail values of $20.00-$90.00 depending on the actual grade.
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
1872 is not a rare date for this coin, circulated coins have retail values of $20.00-$90.00 depending on the actual grade.
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
5 cents.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.
Average current retail value is $5.00
This famous design is also frequently called an Indian head nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a familiar Jefferson nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1939 US nickel?" for values.
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