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New Member
United States
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hey there guys and gals,
i attack rolls of coins pretty frequently and find some silver, foriegn and some semi-cool stuff, but today my nephew found a proof 71 nickel. we dont know if its anything to get crazy about, but it sure is exciting! its in great condition, and thats what made it stand out...any advice on price would be great!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A Jefferson nickel 1971 proof sells for about $1.75 to $3.00 depending on grade could be higher if grade was in the PF64 and up. Bruce. |
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Forum Mom
 United States
5877 Posts |
It's always cool to find a proof coin in circulation. We found proof Roosevelt dime some years ago. It may not have a lot of numismatic value, but what a great find!  |
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Member
United States
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It also needs to have Full step on monticello. but if it was found in circulation the step are most likely gone  nice find!! |
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New Member
 United States
47 Posts |
amac44,
the steps are very defined. this coin is in unbelievable condition...
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
I've been looking through coins for 50 years and have yet to find a proof coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
533 Posts |
Nice Find! I search and search the coins in the drawers at work and have found some pretty interesting stuff, but have never (yet?) found a proof!
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Valued Member
United States
455 Posts |
I may be missing out on something here. I don't think I've searched rolls since I was about 12. What can be said for it? It's exciting? The thrill of finding something? If I was going through a roll of dimes and found a Mercury, I'd me thrilled. Is that what its about? If I were go to the bank and get 10 rolls of dimes and one of those magnifying lamps, what could I expect to find?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2365 Posts |
Searching rolls TSmith is a great way to spend some time and yes, there are thrills to be found. There are or were 2 1909S VDB Cents put into circulation last year. I don't know if they were found or not...if not...they might be in that next roll of pennies from the bank. I think it's like the thrill that gamblers get or that the '59ers had searching for gold! You just never know what the next roll may bring! Am I right comrades?
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New Member
United States
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well, since you asked bruce, I started to do it about a year ago (searching through rolls of coins) and just got addicted! when I buy rolls of pennies, its a no brainer that I will find at least 10 wheaties in about $20 worth of coin. so far about $60 worth of nickels and found 3 silver War Nickels and this crazy proof coin. I also find foreign money, and weird tokens and stuff. its definitely a way to pass time and have something to do with the wife and her nephew who hangs with me a lot. I buy like $40 worth of coin once or twice a week and when we sit down its like "who got the lucky rolls tonight?" so go buy some and get searching! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Kurt,
I'm confused, I have been searching rolls for over 20 years or were you thinking of someone else.
Bruce.
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Valued Member
United States
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Why not search? It will help you learn to grade. Also, Go find a 1992 P Close AM cent. I believe that there may only be one currently known...Maybe two. That would be a real find. Ditto the 1992 D. Still very rare. 1992 D is priced pcgs at $3000.00 or so in M.S. Ya never know. Mostly though, just enjoy and share. Gusp |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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First thing I wonder about is how did a proof coin get into circulation. Many possibilities though. inherited coin collection that went right to a bank, home robbery and crooks just spent the coins, someone just got tired of collecting and spent all the coins. Regardless, it's yours now so great find. |
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New Member
United States
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thanks just carl, and bruce, sorry I totally didnt mean you! lol...
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Valued Member
United States
135 Posts |
Coin roll hunting can get addictive. It has hit me pretty hard over the past few weeks. I have made a few good finds. Never had much luck with quarters or dimes though. BenVA
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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How do you know it's proof and not just a fantastic regular strike? I have found some wheaties that look "perfect" in rolls, but never thought of them as proof, just uncirculated or, after closer look, polished.
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Posted 01/27/2007 09:51 am
