What is the rarest 1964 nickel?
What is the rarest 1964 nickel?
1964 SMS: $8,750 in MS65 The 1964 SMS remains one of the rarest Jefferson nickels. The extraordinary sharp strike on this matte proof 1964 SMS Jefferson nickel is even more impressive than typical proof coins. It was part of a prototype Special Mint Set that was never released.
What is the error on a 1964 nickel?
That’s why many collectors didn’t notice at first when 1964-D Jefferson nickels appeared with PLURIBUS misspelled as PLURIDUS. Heavy polishing of one or more dies had caused the center of the letter “B” to become obliterated, leading to this interesting error.
Are nickels before 1964 worth anything?
Therefore, most circulated specimens are worth only face value. However, there are a few specimens that are worth a little more. Jefferson Nickels made between 1942 in 1945, are also called War Nickels and consisted of 35% silver.
Are all 1964 nickels valuable?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1964 Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 5 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $43. (see details)…
How much is a 1963 Jefferson nickel worth?
Popularity Amongst Collectors DATE GOOD FINE EXTREMELY FINE UNCIRCULATED 1963 Jefferson Nickel N/A N/A $0.50 $1 1963 Jefferson Nickel (D) N/A N/A $0.50 $1 1964 Jefferson Nickel N/A N/A $0.50 $1
What is the value of a nickel coin?
The nickel is one of the most valuable coins minted in terms of its actual intrinsic metal value. At the time this article was written the coin is worth.07 or.08 each. Because of this there is a melt ban in place on nickels to prevent people from buying thousands of dollars worth of these coins, and melting them down for a hefty profit.
Is the Jefferson nickel worth more than common coins?
The following Jefferson nickels in any condition, are worth more than common coins that you can find in your pocket. Therefore, look at the coin carefully or have the coin authenticated by a reputable coin dealer or third-party grading service.
Is the US nickel made out of silver?
The United States made lower denomination coins out of pure copper. Although the nickel is silver in color, it has no silver in it. Nickels lack the glitter of silver and gold and are not popular amongst coin collectors. However, there are some very expensive nickels that every coin collector would love to own.
