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New Member
United States
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Hey guys, Can somebody clearly outline what I should be keeping when I search Jefferson nickels? I'm primarily interested in silver content and rare dates (as well as updating my own collection). I see a bunch of answers to this question by people who are saving for nickel content, silver, etc. I just need a clear list of what's valuable and what is not. Just got my first box today! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
I keep silver, proofs, scarce dates (1950-D, 1938-S, 1939,D) and any Non Jefferson nickels (Liberty, Buffalo, etc.) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2589 Posts |
I keep anything pre 1960, all nickels before 1960 have premium when sold in bulk. You can typically get between 7 and 10 cents each on ebay when selling them in bulk lots. I also keep any proofs I find. Also look out for errors. Because the metallic composition of nickels is stronger than all other coins, the dies tend to break more often and it is much easier to find Cuds, die breaks, misaligned dies, partial collars, ect. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
Are you collecting or trying to sell? If you are collecting, keep at least one of everything 1938-2014 and upgrade as you find better specimens. If you want a profit, I would only keep: - War Nickels- Errors - V nickels or dated buffaloes (dateless buffaloes are worth like 15 cents) - 1950-D, 1939-D, 1938-S, 1939-S, 1938-D, 1951-S, 1950, 1949-S - BU pre-1960 Nothing else would even come close to letting you break even after eBay/shipping fees unless you have a sizeable hoard. It's difficult to really explain which coins are more , but P's are moreal common from 1940-1941 and 1946; D's are more common 1954-1963. 1938-39, 42-45, and 47-52 will be your least common finds overall. D's from 54-63 are barely worth keeping, although 1955 and 1958 qualify as semi-keys for the series. S's are always worth keeping except 68-70. 2009 is rare, but not valuable as most of the surviving population is still BU in its bank wrappers. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Don't forget about the elusive 2009's
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New Member
 United States
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...wait, what about 2009s ?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Try and find one..... very hard, I am not sure if it was because of low mintage, or new design, I am sure you can do a search on the forums because this has been discussed a few times.(I believe all 3 MM, not just the "S")
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 United States
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Hey guys We have plenty of very knowledgeable female experts here as well ... humbly suggest that you acknowledge their presence and contributions with a more inviting greeting. I'm a long time Jefferson roll searcher ... now at 316,800 coins searched. I suggest keeping ... 1. All coins needed to fill your album 1938-2014. 2. All upgrades to those coins. 3. All war silver nickels 4. All of the 10 Jefferson with annual mintage below 10 million. 5. All errors And anything else that catches your eye.  For me ... like other searchers I keep all my 1959 and earlier Jefferson ... including everything shared above. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Posted 10/08/2014 10:11 am
