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New Member
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So I just started coin collecting got some old coins from my uncle and found this wartime jefferson is it really worth that? Any help is appreciated can post more pics  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 I suggest looking into purchasing a copy of the Red Book by Whitman Publishing. Then it is easy to look up coins like that. Of course one thing to know about that book is the prices are inflated massively. Nice way to start though. |
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Pillar of the Community
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No, it is a War Nickel made from silver, to conserve nickel for armor during the war, but not worth that. Especially in only good condition. Littleton coins is famous for grossly overpricing their coin, but not even they do it that much. Must be something else up with that number |
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New Member
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Ok thankyou I think imma pick a copy up 2marrow do you know the real value of this coin by any chance
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your picture isn't good enough to give it a grade.
However, it looks like normal circulation.
Melt Value = $ .91
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New Member
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Yea I dont understand the price the most expensive one on their site is 30 bucks
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New Member
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Still nice to have though
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Pillar of the Community
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The number is probably a stock # and not a price.
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Pillar of the Community
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Check to see if it is a doubled die reverse.
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Valued Member
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Worth about a buck in "good" condition. Check out numismedia.com. They have a price guide with pretty accurate current values.
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Rest in Peace
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 with edweather. Four hundred fifty dollar AND FIVE CENTS? It seems pretty unlikely that was ever a price. I think it's great that you're keeping your uncle's collection. |
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to CCF fellow Michigander. Depending on condition $1-$3 John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
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with the above. Littleton overprices coins, but that number is way too high even for them. Probably worth about $1.00. Do check for the doubled die reverse though. |
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New Member
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Thanks so much for the responses. How would I tell if its double die reverse
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Moderator
United States
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450.05 is Littleton's stock number for a 1945 Jefferson, not the price. The DDR for this one shows best on CELLO and CENTS. Doubling is to south and southeast, and should be visible on alll but very worn examples. |
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