Why So Many 1964 Nickels?

Yes, but some years there are very few, if not, possibly even no known full steps, since the technology(and quality?) for dies in times past has resulted in more Jefferson nickels being poorly struck, thus it is very hard to find FS Jefferson nickels. Startjing in the late 80's, it becomes a little easier to find them, and they are almost routine in the 20000's , as after all this time, the mint has finally gotten it down for fully struck Jefferson nickels.

I am no expert, however, so if anything is wrong, may the jefferson experts correct me if I'm wrong. :) I haven't found any true FS nickels pre 1980 personally yet.

@Kurry... I set the 64's aside because they are from the decade of the 60's. You know...hippies, flower children, and other assorted freaks..Not to mention me. :-) I set aside all nickels pre-1970.

@Snowman...Thanks for the link. Now I have another question. I went to your eBaysites and the first thing that jumped out was the asking price. Do these nickels ever get those kind of buyers? I may need to look a whole lot harder at my nickels! lol I wish your auction had had a visual reverse side of the 5 step.

I have been keeping just 1965-68, since these are the lowest mintage years of the 60's.

OK, wanno get truly cornfused? http://varietyvista.com/Variety%20M...64.htm#_1964
How 'bout RPMs?
http://varietyvista.com/Variety%20M....htm#_1964-D
'64s can be your friend. Have fun.