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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What is significant about the pre 1960's nickels that make them worth keeping ? (I know 50-D is a good year).
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Moderator
 United States
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In my opinion, nothing other than age. However, I keep all nickels, so my opinion may be biased.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1192 Posts |
I have considered trying my luck with a box of nickels but can't find the motivation. I collect halves, dimes, and pennies currently. I usually purchase my dimes/halves since I only really want BU condition. I really only CRH pennies because I always find things I want to keep (rather it's pre 1982's, wheats, canadians, etc). With nickels I don't know what I would want to keep!! Seems like it isn't worth it for the copper value alone. It is tempting though :)
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Moderator
United States
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It is worth it to build a Jefferson nickel set (without proofs). Building one from rolls is relatively easy. There are only two dates which will prove difficult, but still possible. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
I've been releasing many common date Nickels I've hoarded for years. Feels good putting them back out there for other coin roll hunters and reduces the clutter.
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Valued Member
 United States
69 Posts |
Anybody tried selling a bulk load of pre 1960's on ebay or something? Might get someone to buy if you had them marketed well and at the right price. I wouldn't expect to make a killing or anything though unless you were selling key/semi key dates. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought about it, but realized that after fees and shipping, I would probably be left with a cool $3 profit. Hoarders are a rare breed, and most who hoard are very frugal when it comes to buying coins they could find in circulation. People who are looking to buy a lot of Jeffersons are either looking for a collection or a roll of War Nickels, buffalos, or key dates. I am however very curious to see if 1940s nickels are still as common in the 2040s. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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On the pre 1960 common nickels I dump them at 7 cents each when I ship stuff off to the wholesalers. Adding more weight to a flat rate box (containing other stuff) isn't a problem and doesn't cost me anymore than what I've already paid. I've never attempted to sell them on ebay. I'm afraid they might sell for less than face value the way ebay is now. (I start everything at 99 cents) |
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Valued Member
United States
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I think I just found the sister box! 20 rolls in and I have 57 pre 1960s including a 1938D!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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United States
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CoinCbass, I just noticed your signature. Notice anything new in your profile or above your posts?
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Valued Member
United States
69 Posts |
Finished the last 30 rolls today. I can confirm that this was a "half-sister box" and not a "sister box". 57 pre-1960's in the first 20 rolls including a 1938D and a 1950. 4 pre-1960's in the next 30 rolls (40,41,47,57D) for a total of 61, which is still pretty good. But those 30 rolls were brutal to open as I kept missing since I had my expectations waaaay up. No silvers or Buffs and only 1 damaged 2009D.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The box I had a few weeks back (18 buffalo) started hot but finished soft. Pulled 90% from probably 35 rolls. Ended up with 200-300 coins to examine of which I probably kept 100.
Luck of the box!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Jbuck - I guess you are referring to pillar of the community? I just realized that when you asked me to look. Had no idea
Is that what you are referring to?
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United States
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Is that what you are referring to? Not that. I added your ebay id to your profile, so look above your posts for ebay link. Also, when you view your profile, look at the bottom. And then there is this link. |
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Posted 02/26/2015 5:42 pm
