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Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1110 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 06:25 am Per another thread on here recently talking about some older proof nickels, I figured I would ask about them. I have a few pre-1971 proof nickels. 64, 68, 69 and 70. I was considering adding some to my collection, since some are pretty reasonably priced, particularly from 1955 and up. You can actually buy them in sets on ebay. One seller that I normally use, Dave's coins, has a proof set from 1956-1964 for a little over 20 dollars. Before 1955, they can be pretty expensive. Also, it seems to be honestly that the pre-1971 proofs look better IMO than the 1971 and newer ones. Any cause for this? I know before 68, they were struck in Philadelphia. I believe the 68, 69 and 70 proofs were the only Jefferson S proof nickels that were struck and also had S business strike coins available at the same time. After 1971 and onward, S coins were proof only. I may possibly fill up some of my spots in my Dansco album that are Philly dates with P proofs, because they kind of look better IMO. Any thoughts? What is the oldest proof nickel you guys have attained? *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Edited by Humanist1287 11/12/2024 06:41 am Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 94931 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 08:00 am Well I think that the Nickel design is a good one and a great coin to collect. I have all the proof Jefferson nickels going back to the start in 1938 Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2216 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 08:12 am I only have a few early nickels but sure appreciate them. Dearborn, very nice one and wow, the whole set, impressive! Edited by livingwater 11/12/2024 08:14 am Report this Post to the Staff
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1110 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 08:18 am Awesome! Yes, I definitely appreciate them too. Definitely one of the easiest sets to collect. Also, I'm guessing all those older proofs probably set you back a considerable amount? *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 11:44 am Very nice set! I have a long way to go apparently. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 12:11 pm Quote: I have all the proof Jefferson nickels going back to the start in 1938 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94931 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 12:13 pm Quote: Also, I'm guessing all those older proofs probably set you back a considerable amount? yes, they were quite costly - not terribly that I hurt my finances though. but not only did I get all the proof coins for all modern denominations to fill up my Dansco albums (cent, nickel, dime, quarters, and halves) I also got the full OGP Mint sets from 1950 to Current date. 1951-2022 Mint OGP Proof sets: 1951-2022 Mint OGP Silver Proof sets: Now, yes, there is some overlap from mint proof sets to the Silver proof sets prior to 1965. I wasn't sure how to assemble the 2 separate sets because there weren't any clad coins before 1965 Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94931 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 12:14 pm the 1955 set was issued on both flat pack AND a box set (I have both) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 12:17 pm Looking good, Dearborn! 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
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1259 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 1:41 pm Fantastic collection of nickel mint sets Dearborn.. WOW !!!! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73757 Posts	Posted 11/12/2024 9:47 pm Great mint sets of nickels, Dearborn! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1110 Posts	Posted 11/14/2024 05:30 am Looks awesome. Quite jealous. After the holidays, I usually have a substantial amount of cash. I might be looking to getting into some of the older Jefferson proofs. Any suggestions where I should start? You can basically buy from 1955 and up on ebay for very little money. Before 1955 starts to get costly. I was looking at 1938, 1939 and 1940 yesterday on ebay and they all seemed to be within the 60-80 dollar range. *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/14/2024 11:06 am Quote: After the holidays, I usually have a substantial amount of cash. I might be looking to getting into some of the older Jefferson proofs. Start with ebay, but if you can some coin shows nearby, give them a shot! 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
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