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For some odd reason, I love War Nickels. I have searched and found a couple dozen, and have bought 100-200 at a time. Question is: With today's price at $21.50 ish, (124) Not Allowed - Auto-Removed lists the melt around 1.25. Since War Nickels are not as sought after to melt... What would be a good buy price to buy say 100 average circulated? When I search what I've bought, is there any year/mint mark that I should be thrilled with (that may have a little more value)? I see the 42 D and 44 D and S have the lowest mintage. Are these worth separating out? |
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For 100 I'd say $115 would be good. I wouldn't say keep any of those dates if they're under XF.
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Bedrock of the Community
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As cool as War Nickels are they aren't particularly rare so its really more of a grade rarity thing rather than date or mint mark. The S mints are cooler to me since SF doesn't make circulating coins anymore Edited by basebal21
02/23/2014 10:50 pm
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So, even the 43D with only 15 million minted have the same value as say the 43P with 271 million?
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Bedrock of the Community
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So, even the 43D with only 15 million minted have the same value as say the 43P with 271 million? It all depends on the grade but circulated and most MS grades yes. You can get a MS 66 FS of either one for under 100 bucks on ebay. Its the top best of the best grades where you see significant separation. The S is actually the more valuable one in the top grades for FS believe it or not. The 43/2 variety is the big money coin of the group. |
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I agree with Basebal21 that the War Nickel sets are cool. I put together a 13 coin set that I really enjoy. The "standard" 11 coins are MS66. I also added the 1942-P proof (PR67) and the 1943/2 (MS64). Using Numismedia as a guide, the entire 11 standard coin set in MS66 is only $354. The 43/2 alone in MS64 is $525. |
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United States
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That's a very interesting link to the coin facts. Thanks for posting it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks, but thank nickelsearcher too, I'm just the messenger he put in the time and research  |
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United States
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Back when the War Nickels circulated the 43-D had a slight premium, but the rising price of silver has resulted in all these nickels having the same price. Perhaps the highest grades show differences but well circulated examples are lumped together. |
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United States
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I'm not a fan of War Nickels and honestly they aren't very popular hence their prices are fairly low and if you can get some for 100 or slightly above it, do so |
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Valued Member
United States
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I saved mine by 11 coins sets. I have eliminated some of my
nickels and don't have as many as I use to have. Think of
making sets, they are easier to sell if you decide to get rid of some. I enjoy them because of their looks and their history.
I believe you can buy them 100 at a time for less than melt. Good luck, have fun!
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War Nickels are good to buy. I have 1000's to sell pretty soon
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United States
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I remember Harry Miller recommending the strictly uncirculated sets as a good value. Be careful of sliders.
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Posted 02/23/2014 9:35 pm
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