Nickels minted in the United States between 1942 and 1945 are made of 35% silver. These are commonly known as “silver war nickels.”
Are 1941 nickels?
Uncirculated examples have values of $2 to $3 and up. The most valuable example of the 1941 nickel took $5,175 at auction and was graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as MS67 Full Steps — indicating that all the steps at the base of Monticello on the reverse (“tails side”) of the coin are fully distinct.
Is a 1954 nickel rare?
Only 29,384,000 were minted — and while that isn’t necessarily rare, it’s noticeably fewer specimens than were struck at the Philly and Denver mints. A circulated 1954-S Jefferson nickel is worth 20 to 50 cents in worn condition, while average uncirculated specimens have a value of $1.25 to $2.50.
How to determine the value of rare Nickels?
Shield nickels were produced at only one Mint (Philadelphia) and have no mintmark as a result. Therefore, a date set would only consist of sixteen coins. Values of rare Shield nickels start around $18, where this minimum value is assigned to a common date, heavily worn coin.
When was the last time Jefferson nickels were minted?
Jefferson nickels minted between 1938 and 1964 are not very popular amongst coin collectors. In fact, you can still pluck most of these coins right from your pocket change.
Are there any rare Nickels still in circulation?
There are not a lot of rare nickels and they are fairly inexpensive, which makes them a great coin series for the beginner or those with a modest budget to collect. You can put together a nice collection without spending a lot of money. In fact, a lot of the Jefferson Nickel series can still be found in circulation.
Are there any nickels that have no mintmark?
Though Shield nickels are not among the most popular coins collected in the U.S., some of the more rare dated versions can hold significant value. Shield nickels were produced at only one Mint (Philadelphia) and have no mintmark as a result.
