Nickel Jackpot, Maybe Double Jackpot?

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LeoS Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 12/01/2014 9:44 pm Got a mere $60 in nickels from bank today. They were all machined wrapped. I always wonder about the history of these coins, especially when I hit a good batch. It's even more interesting when I hit a good batch of machine wrapped, since I begin to wonder statistically how these ended up in my $60 batch and what else did I NOT get? Anyhow, I ended up with 3 buffalos (1935 and two 1926). 6 silvers, all 43P. A couple dozen pre 1960s (which I keep). I noticed a few of the 67/68s were in very nice shape, very sharp edges. When I looked a little closer, I noticed some were "S" mint marks. Does this mean they are proofs? Oddly, there's a few 65-69 that are also in great shape, but not "S". Input? Keepers? Report this Post to the Staff

Bertensgrad Pillar of the Community United States 1192 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 03:05 am I believe that that the 1969 s nickel was a buisness strike. I find them way too much to be proofs. Good finds though. I'm swearing off nickels for awhile. I just went through a entire box and found nothing worth keeping. I got half a roll of pre-1960 nickels that I will likely dump back into circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 10:36 am Nice finds! I think the S-mint are keepers, even if they are not proof. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 2:51 pm San Francisco made both proof and business strike nickels in '68, '69, and '70. Your coins are in very good shape, but all business strikes. No proofs were made from 65-67, but there are proof like "special mint sets" out there. Your coins look like very nice business strikes, not SMS coins. Check the reverse... nickels from these years with 6 full steps will command a hefty premium, and the strike quality suggests you have a shot at at least partial steps on some of these. Report this Post to the Staff
LeoS Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 5:08 pm great advice. What magnification do I need to see the steps? Any examples of full vs. partials I could look at? Report this Post to the Staff
LeoS Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 5:11 pm Nevermind. I was lazy. Google showed me some good examples. Would ANY full step 1960s ("S" or not) command a premium? Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15420 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 6:44 pm You have already been offered some (accurate) expert advise on the coins from the 1960's era ... I will not repeat it other than to say I concur. Quote: Would ANY full step 1960s ("S" or not) command a premium? Yes indeed - if truly 'full step'. Connoisseurs of the series have a very specific set of criteria that must be met to qualify for the Full Step designation - all of which is available to you on line. Best of wishes with your continued searches. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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