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New Member
United States
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I'm new to this forum, and to coins in general, and trying to sort through a bunch of coins that may have started as a collection in the 60s or so and then turned into a hoard in the 80s. Everything is all jumbled together and my task is to: 1) sort everything 2) decide what should be sold to a dealer or at an estate sale 3) decide what should be saved (such as silver coins). While I am learning a lot and having fun, this is a temporary hobby. So I'm currently working on nickels. I've sorted out and cataloged the older nickels, and I have separated out the War Nickels. I still have quite a few left from 1940-1960. No 1950-D. Is there any of these that are worth saving? Thanks much for any guidance. |
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Valued Member
United States
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You're starting triage in the right place... nickels! Sounds like you know what to look for: War Nickels and the 50D, so I guess you have a coin guide. Unless a 1940-1960 nickel is in really good shape (with luster) or has eye-appealing toning, it's probably not worth considering further. Do you have a camera system? When you come across something interesting (and I'm sure you will!) good images will help us immensely. Some of us have experience with smart-phone photography if you need pointers. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3058 Posts |
You will definitely have a lot of fun going through the coins you have!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
906 Posts |
Consider getting some white cotton coin gloves and try to hold the "shiny" coins on their edge. The condition of an older coin (or key date) is very important. Resist the urge to rub or wipe the coins with a cloth as this may also damage the coin surface & value.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
As been posted .. circulated nickels from 1940 through 2016
are pretty much worth face value.
Exception 1950 D and higher grade 1942 D
Another suggestion .. if you or anyone close to you ever
plan on putting a set of nickels together you might want
to keep one of each date and mint mark. I have dumped
coins in the past .. only to wish I had kept some after
starting a set.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
724 Posts |
Are those like shining 2016 nickels? If not, I would just dump them to bank except the silver nickels between 1942-1945 and 1950D.
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New Member
 United States
9 Posts |
Thanks so much for the help. For the record, my coin guide is pretty much what I'm finding on this forum, which is immensely helpful! I checked the dates listed and no Hennings. Also none particularly shiny. I separated out my War Nickels and I think the rest of these can go back to the bank. Thanks again! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12815 Posts |
 and have fun going through the treasure trove! How many War Nickels did you find? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
Tons of variety nickels worth considering if the nickel is in high state. Many 60s DDOs and DDRs worth reasonable money to variety collectors. It may take a little more work but could be worth your while. Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
Piles of "junk" nickels will sell well on ebay. Not enough to make a part time job of sorting them out of circulation, but if you post a pile of 1940-63 nickels and start at face value, you will most likely see more than enough profit to cover a flat rate box and take that special someone on a dinner date. Maybe to McDonalds, but still. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Hit some hobby stores or a coin store and buy a Red Book by Whitman Publishing. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good advice. And - to the CCF! |
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New Member
United States
9 Posts |
CelticKnot: I found 10 War Nickels. 1-2 each of 43,44,45 P and S. A nice sampling. |
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Posted 04/10/2016 8:00 pm
