Is a 1939 nickel rare?

"D" Mintmark on Reverse: Denver Mint Struck the Coin
1939 production of nickels from Denver amounted to just 3,514,000 pieces. This a very low amount, now stands as the second lowest of any variety of the entire series. Today 1939 nickel value is also leading the series.
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Is a nickel from 1939 worth anything?

There were only a total of 6.3 million of these coins produced. An average condition coin can be worth $2, while those that are in mint condition can fetch up to $80.
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What is the rarest war nickel?

Nobody knows how many coins may have been struck this way, but as mentioned above there is only the one known. After determining it was not a fabrication, the 1942-S Wartime Nickel with 1941 Large S Reverse was purchased by Ken Frith in 1961 – thus the coin is now often referred to as the "Frith Nickel".
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What year nickels are 35% silver?

All Nickels issued into circulation from 1942-1945 boast the 35% silver composition.
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How much is a 1939 Monticello nickel worth?

It is estimated that a third of the entire mintage still exists, and most are in a circulated condition and are worth $8 to $15. On the other hand, you can find specimens in the mint state for approximately $50 to $100. The most valuable are 1939 D Full Steps Jefferson nickels with an average price of $200+.
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What are some rare nickels?

  • 1885 Liberty Head V Nickel: $3,800. ...
  • 1914 4 Over 3 Buffalo Nickel: $7,100. ...
  • 1942-D Over Horizontal D Jefferson Nickel: $11,100. ...
  • 1936-D Buffalo Nickel Three and a Half Legs: $22,400. ...
  • 1964 Jefferson Nickel SMS: $39,600. ...
  • 1927-S Buffalo Nickel: $61,550. ...
  • 1937-D Buffalo Nickel Three Legs: $107,500. ...
  • 1924-S Buffalo Nickel: $127,400.
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What nickels are worth keeping?

Here are the top 10 most valuable nickels:
  • 1913 Liberty Nickel - The Olsen Specimen: $3,737,500.
  • 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel - Doubled Die Obverse: $350,750.
  • 1926-S Buffalo Nickel: $322,000.
  • 1916 Buffalo Nickel - Doubled Die Obverse: $281,750.
  • 1913-D Buffalo Nickel - Type 2: $143,750.
  • 1917-S Buffalo Nickel: $138,000.
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What year nickels are silver?

All nickels produced in 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945 are made from 35% silver. These coins have one other distinguishing feature as well. The mint mark is featured on the reverse side of the coin above the depiction of Monticello.
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Should I save my nickels?

Consider American nickels as assets. Their denomination is so small, and their weight so comparatively great, that they are generally not worth a thief's effort. If your house burned down, they would survive the fire, unlike paper money.
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How do I know if my coins are valuable?

There are three primary variables that help determine the value of a coin.
  1. Initial Mintage Number. This refers to how many of the coins were originally minted and available in the market.
  2. Coin Grade. The better condition your coin is in, the more valuable it can be.
  3. Demand.
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What year nickel is worth keeping?

Jefferson Nickels made between 1942 in 1945, are also called War Nickels and consisted of 35% silver. This means they are worth more than face value and most of them have been removed from circulation. An easy way to identify these more valuable coins is to look on the reverse.
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What is the rarest mint mark?

5 of the Most Valuable U.S. Coins
  • 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar. Mint mark: No mint mark. Face value: $1. ...
  • 1913 Liberty Head Nickel. Mint mark: None. Face value: $.05. ...
  • 1870 S Seated Liberty Dollar. Mint mark: S. Face value: $1. ...
  • 1927 D St Gaudens Double Eagle. Mint mark: D. Face value: $20. ...
  • 1838 O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Mint mark: O.
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What years of coins are worth money?

Rare Coins You Should Be Looking For
  • 1877 Indian cent – $750+
  • 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent – $650+
  • 1914-D Lincoln Wheat cent – $175+
  • 1955 Lincoln doubled die obverse cent – $1,000+
  • 1969-S Lincoln doubled die cent – $25,000+
  • 1972 Lincoln doubled die cent – $300+
  • 1885 Liberty nickel – $350+
  • 1937 3-Legged Buffalo nickel – $450+
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What is a double Monticello nickel?

The 1939 Doubled Die Reverse is the most dramatic of the three. The doubling is mostly evident on the words, FIVE CENTS, the doubling is shifted towards the South East and can be seen with the naked eye. The word MONTICELLO is also doubled with the doubling shifted towards the East and just barely to the South.
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What is a Monticello reverse nickel?

The person on the obverse (heads) of the nickel is Thomas Jefferson, our 3rd president. He's been on the nickel since 1938, although the current portrait dates to 2006. The building on the reverse (tails) is called “Monticello.” Monticello was Jefferson's home in Virginia, which he designed himself.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

A 1943 Lincoln penny that soared in value because it was made from the "wrong" material reportedly has sold for $1 million. The penny was erroneously made of bronze instead of zinc-coated steel at the San Francisco Mint, according to UPI news agency. Texas Rangers co-chairman Bob R.
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What coins are collectors looking for?

Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
  • 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
  • 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
  • 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
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What is the most sought after coin?

1. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar may sit atop the rankings of the most expensive coin ever sold, at least for now.
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What are the key dates to look for in nickels?

The individual key date coins of the series are the 1939 D Jefferson Nickel, the 1939 S Jefferson Nickel, the 1942 D Jefferson Nickel, and the 1950 D Jefferson Nickel.
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What are 2021 nickels worth?

The mint has been studying a change in the penny's composition to copper-coated steel from copper-coated zinc. During the 2021 fiscal year, nickel prices averaged about $17,500 per metric ton, about half the current price. Copper averaged $8,700 a metric ton, against a current price of about $10,500 per metric ton.
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Why are people hoarding nickels?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Amid war in Ukraine and market chaos, the price of nickels are now worth more as melted metal than to spend. It may be causing some Americans to start hoarding the coins to future-proof for potential inflation.
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Is there an app to scan coins for value?

Coinoscope is a visual search engine for coins. Coinoscope makes coin recognition easy - just snap a picture of a coin with your phone camera and the app will show you a list of similar coins. Click on the coin to see additional information in the web browser of your phone.
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What to do if you think you have a rare coin?

When you discover a rare coin, consider doing the following:
  1. Preserve the coin in a coin storage unit. This will separate the rare coin from other coins you are collecting. ...
  2. Value the rare coin you have. Have your rare coins evaluated by a numismatist or professional coin grader.
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Is there a free app to scan coins for value?

Coin Book Pro

This is great if you want to quickly find coins by their value or by type of denomination. It works similarly to those other iPhone and Android applications.
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