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A friend's father passed away who had collected some nickels. The friend gave them to me.
945 1960's
69 1970's
12 1939's
165 (non-silver) 1940's
29 (partial silver) 1942-1945's
Are these worth searching/scoping through? Or just roll them up and take them to the bank (except for the 29 partial silver ones).
If it's worth scoping each one, what should I look for?
Thx guys!
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Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
05/12/2025 4:56 pm
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Yes, definitely search them! =) This is a non-comprehensive list of the cupronickel Jefferson nickel varieties generally regarded as valuable: https://goccf.com/t/453307The War Nickels have a profusion of interesting RPMs, plus some doubled dies. The big DDRs are 1942-P and 1945-P, and the big DDO are 1942-P and multiple 1943-P. What is the condition of the nickels from 1938-1959? Aside from the key dates, collectors have a fondness for vintage Jefferson nickels in nice condition. |
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Most definitely search them first...
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Just a sample of the condition of coins: 1st pic - 1930s 2nd pic - 1940 silvers 3rd pic - 1940s non-silver    |
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They look to be average circulated condition nickels so no condition rarities here.
I suggest you follow-up on the links provided for varieties before you return them to the bank.
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1939 has a cool DDR. Good luck! smat |
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I suggest you follow-up on the links provided for varieties before you return them to the bank. 
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If you have the time, why not? You'll never know what goodies you might find.
Personally, I keep any pre-1960 nickel I find. When I began collecting in 1971, I founds scads of 1940s and 1950s in change, as well as the occasional 1938/39. But alas, no more.
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OK, I'll scope them out and let everyone know if I find something. To be honest, I've looked at the pics on https://www2.briansvarietycoins.com/listings of Class II and Distorted Hub doubling (mostly on IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY), and I don't see what the posters are talking about. The letters all look pretty normal to me. The same with pics of a Class I Rotated Hub Doubling and Class VI Distended Hub Doubling. I have my doubts as to whether I'd be able to distinguish them if they were there. :( |
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The most highly regarded ones are typically the strong ones that are recognized by the Cherrypicker Guide and PCGS. Those are so strong that you won't miss them. You can also just post images of those years and mint mark combinations, and we can help you. The War Nickels doubled dies are quite distinctive. 1943-P has a doubled eye, and also the 1943/2 overdate. The doubled die reverses in 1942-P and 1945-P are also hard to miss. For the minor doubled dies, most can be detected by a super thick serif on the G in God (obverse) or giant feet on the N and M of Unum (reverse). For the repunched mint marks, just post images if you think you might have one. |
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Unlikely but also be on the lookout for counterfeit Henning nickels, none of which are mint marked. Those dates would be 39, 44, 46, 47, and 53.
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05/13/2025 5:40 pm
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Unlikely but also be on the lookout for counterfeit Henning nickels, none of which are mint marked. Those dates would be 39, 44, 46, 47, and 53.  
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Edited by rlu7732
05/14/2025 8:11 pm
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Okay, after looking at the latest recommended sites, I'm getting the strong impression that what I should primarily be looking for is ANY doubling ANYWHERE. Not die breaks, die chips, Cuds, or most anything else, right? That would narrow things down. Also, I need to be using a scope, not just my 30x mag glass, right? |
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Posted 05/12/2025 6:13 pm
