The coneca top100 jefferson nickel varieties us, world. A guide book of buffalo and jefferson nickels is the eighth entry in whitman s bestselling bowers series of numismatic references. The 46d looks like an rpm004 that is listed in james wiles the jefferson nickel rpm book. Start digging through bu rolls, mint sets, and bank boxes if youre feeling lucky. Jefferson nickels starting 1997 by littleton, paperback. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1969 s jefferson nickel. These war nickels are the most popular in the jefferson series.
These would include varieties like the 1960 lincoln cents with large dates and small dates, the 1979s and 1981s proof lincoln cents with different mint mark styles, etc. Featuring a portrait of thomas jefferson, the 3rd president of the united states, the design was introduced in 1938. Jefferson nickel 1954 uncertified us coin errors for sale ebay. Rated in the coneca rpm book in mint state as a urs4 5 to 8 known. Myself and james wiles have finally decided on the coneca top100 jefferson nickel varieties. D james wiles author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Us coin grading jefferson nickels using pictures of each grade. Price new from used from spiralbound, illustrated, 2003 please retry. May 03, 2017 heres a list of rare jefferson nickels worth money in the form of life changing. Jefferson nickels the jefferson nickels design since 1938 has featured a profile of president thomas jefferson on the obverse. Early jefferson nickel values 1938 1964 the spruce crafts. Jefferson nickel, ms jefferson nickel, pr jefferson nickel, sp. Nov 18, 2015 short video featuring the 1955 ds jefferson nickel rpm. We have just expanded our site again to include very nice bu lincoln cents, jefferson nickels and roosevelt dimes.
The jefferson nickel rpm book an attribution and pricing guide. Over the last fifteen years, i have searched through thousands of bu. America s most popular nickels are given the famous q. When we think nickel the thomas jefferson nickel is what comes to mind, or at least what comes to mind here in the united states. We also offer complete coin sets that contain these and more jefferson nickels. The third president thomas jefferson s bust appears on the obverse, the reverse depicts his virginia home, monticello, which jefferson himself designed. These coins come directly from us mint proof sets and are handled with extreme care.
The 46d looks like an rpm 004 that is listed in james wiles the jefferson nickel rpm book. Mint was eager to replace it with something more practical as soon as its statutory production of 25 years had been achieved. One of the key diagnostics on determining striking characteristics on the jefferson nickel is the steps on monticello on the reverse. Home repunched mintmarks 1951s rpms 1952s rpms 1952d rpm001. Though a popular design even in its own time, the indian headbuffalo nickel was tough on. References to a dd inverted or an ss inverted refer to these types of rpm varieties. During the world war ii 19421945, the metal composition changed temporarily and nickel critical war material replaced by silver. Get the best deals on uncirculated us jefferson nickels. Yes, the backing of the slots is flimsy so just insert the coin into the slot while the book rests on a hard surface like a kitchen counter or desk. Its been around for so long its the only nickel most of us have ever seen in circulation.
Home coin prices nickel fivecent pieces jefferson nickels 1954dd jefferson nickel rpm fs501 pcgs ms63 back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. For sale 3011 auctions 1 wishlist 9 collection 3936. During this time, the jefferson nickel was minted with silver in order to preserve nickel for the war effort. The jefferson nickel is very difficult to obtain in high grades and much more difficult to find with full steps fs. In this case, the user must be smarter than the product.
Coin value price chart for cherrypickers guide varieties varieties. The jefferson nickel was first minted in 1938 and replaced the buffalo or indian head. Sep 22, 2014 i posted this question in the pcgs registry forum but got no responses, so im trying again here. 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. Felix schlag was born in frankfurt, germany in 1891. You can put together a nice collection without spending a lot of money. This may include incomplete planchets, wrong metal, cracked, chipped, clipped or thickness. The jefferson nickel has been the fivecent coin struck by the united states mint since 1938, when it replaced the buffalo nickel. I posted this question in the pcgs registry forum but got no responses, so im trying again here. A guide book of buffalo and jefferson nickels, 2nd edition. This came after the introduction of the lincoln cent and washington quarter and represented the third series of american coinage to feature a former president on the obverse. Jefferson nickel was first issued on november 15, 1938.
The jefferson nickel has been the longest running series for the five cent denomination. Uncirculated us jefferson nickels 1938now for sale ebay. Most premium jefferson nickel values are found in the early years, 1938 and 1939. From 1938 until 2004, the copper nickel coins obverse featured a profile depiction of founding father and third u. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This 1960d lincoln cent rpm variety is listed as 1960d 1. Jefferson nickel 1954 uncertified us coin errors for sale. From 1938 to 2003, monticello was featured on the reverse. How much cherrypickers guide varieties varieties are worth. Heres a list of rare jefferson nickels worth money in the form of life changing. Yes, the backing of the slots is flimsy so just insert the coin into the slot while the book rests on a. The jefferson nickel was first minted in 1938 and replaced the buffalo or indian head nickel that was minted since 19.
Be sure to visit our jefferson nickel forum if you need help. All the books jody has in his post are excellent reference books, and in my opinion the jefferson nickel analyst is the bible for the jeffersons. Any problem with the planchet that the coin was made on. In fact, a lot of the jefferson nickel series can still be found in circulation. The third president thomas jeffersons bust appears on the obverse, the reverse depicts his virginia home, monticello, which jefferson himself designed. Mint in 1938 and was a replacement for the buffalo nickel.
You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. After receiving an education at the munich university of fine arts, he moved. The secondary mintmark is usually thinner and smaller than. From 1938 until 2004, the coppernickel coins obverse featured a profile depiction of founding father and third u. One port is left blank for you to customize your collection.
After receiving an education at the munich university of fine arts. We also have a jefferson nickel grading forum to help you establish a grade for your jefferson nickel. Its not often that i find an older nickel but when i do, it has a designated slot to call home. Another unusual orientation for some rpm varieties is when one of the mint mark impressions is from a punch that is in an inverted or upsidedown position. Interested persons should consult two books for more information. For some years, full step fs coins are rare and can command a nice premium over the normal price. Brians variety coins high grade coins at low prices. This is just a guide to give you an idea of what your coin might grade. Organize and display the 19381961 jefferson nickels with. Home auctionarchive nickel fivecent pieces jefferson nickels 1940ss jefferson nickel rpm fs501 pcgs ms65 fs back to searchbrowse page for a. We are proud to offer single proof jefferson nickels by date. This nickel was used during wartime, from the years 19421945. Leatherlook classic green folder with goldembossed exterior lettering measures 6 12.
This value is strictly based on the coins grade and desirability amount minted and doesnt take current metal spot prices into account as these coins are made of 75% copper. Cherrypickers guide varieties varieties price charts. Jefferson nickel 1938 to date values pcgs price guide. Organize and display the 19381961 jefferson nickels with littletons exclusive, affordable display folder. A 1958d jefferson nickel has a d punched over an inverted d. Here at brians variety coins, we sell high grade coins at low prices. You can also find a photo on page 141 of conecas book the jefferson nickel rpm book. Jefferson nickel set 1938 1961 complete bu nickel set 65. Several different subsets can be built from the list including rpm and dd combos, fivasstanton set, date and mm sets, etc.
Jun 05, 2017 the edge of the 1964d jefferson nickel is smooth. Another book that i would like to get next is the jefferson nickel analyst. Short video featuring the 1955 ds jefferson nickel rpm. Mintmarks on nickels made before 1965 are found on the reverse tails side of the coin not under. I also bought the the jefferson nickel rpm book update. Mintmarks on nickels made before 1965 are found on the reverse tails side of the coin not under the date as with 5cent coins made since 1968. Several doubleddie and repunched mintmark varieties are noted for 1943 s, none of them particularly exciting. Jan 11, 2005 the 46d looks like an rpm 004 that is listed in james wiles the jefferson nickel rpm book. Jefferson nickels for sale silver nickels war nickels. Here is a complete book of jefferson nickels starting in 1938 through 1961. Specialized reference books sales of all numismatc reference titles have been moved to our new website at. This jefferson nickel set is a great gift for the beginning collector through the.
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