What are the key dates for Jefferson 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 years are the most valuable Jefferson nickels?

10 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels
  • 1939 D : $60 - $130.
  • 1997 P Special: $200 - $275.
  • 1949-D D over S: $160 - $550.
  • 1943 P Doubled Eye: $100 - $700.
  • 1943 P 3 over 2: $250 - $750.
  • 1945 P Doubled Die Reverse: $8 - $800.
  • 1939 P Double Monticello: $200 - $1,000.
  • 1942-D D over D: $1,500 - $10,000.
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What years to look for in nickels?

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 Jefferson nickels should I keep?

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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Are nickels from 1964 worth anything?

The 1964 Jefferson Nickel coin is one of the coin series designed by Felix Oscar in 1938. The 1964-nickel value is 5 cents in good condition. The Jefferson Nickel is 75% copper and 25% nickel and has a total melt value of $0.0567. The highest sale for 1964 Jefferson SP68 was $32,900.
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What are some rare Jefferson nickels?

1942-D (D Over Horizontal D): $4,620 in MS65

"1989 was the last year of the hand-punched mint-marks on US coins." This coin is by far the most desirable Jefferson nickel variety. It's estimated that roughly 20,000 examples exist. The "Full Steps" designation is given to sharp, well-struck 1942-D (D/D) coins.
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Why is a 1964 nickel rare?

The U.S. was experiencing a coin shortage at the time; increased numbers of minor coinage were needed. With the exceptional number of original mintages, the two mint varieties (Philadelphia and Denver) 1964 nickels are very abundant today.
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What year nickels have errors?

Some known Jefferson nickel errors

1939 double die: You may find one of the approximately 1,500 Jefferson double die nickels minted in Philadelphia in 1939. If you look closely at Monticello on these coins, then you can tell that the die has struck the coin twice.
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What year are Jefferson nickels silver?

The Jefferson Silver Nickel, also known as the Wartime Nickel, was struck by the United States Mint from 1942-1945 from a composition of 35% silver.
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What years of nickels are silver?

Silver Nickel Years

All Nickels issued into circulation from 1942-1945 boast the 35% silver composition.
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How much is a 1970 S Jefferson nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1970-S Jefferson Nickel is Worth $0.28 to $9.13 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $2.28 or more.
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Are pre 1965 nickels worth anything?

Here's a breakdown of how much these pre-1965 “junk coins” are worth today: Nickels (1942-1945): 35% @ . 06 oz of silver = $1.90. Dimes (pre-1965): 90% @ .
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How much is a 1983 nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1983-P Jefferson Nickel is Worth $2.28 to $10 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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What is the value of a 1974 nickel?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1974 Jefferson Nickel is Worth $0.28 to $3.30 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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What does a 1964 SMS nickel look like?

The 1964 Special Strike Jefferson Nickels usually display an extremely sharp strike, as well as having sharp and square edge rims. The surfaces feature a Satin like appearance. However, the coins are not circulation strikes, nor are they proofs, hence, the coins are referred to as Special Strikes.
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How much is a 2017 D nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2017-D Jefferson Nickel is Worth $0.28 to $0.56 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
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What is a 1972 nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1972 Jefferson Nickel is Worth $0.28 to $3.30 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.
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What is a 1976 nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1976 Jefferson Nickel is Worth $0.50 to $3.30 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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