U.S Nickels
U.S Nickels were minted from 1866 - Present. The U.S Nickel began in 1866 with the Shield Nickel. The Shield Nickel was minted between 1866 - 1883. The Shield Nickel was minted at the Philadelphia mint only. The Shield Nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Here are the GENERAL values of The Shield Nickel
- 1866 $28 - $425
- 1867 Rays $35 - $500
- 1867 Without Rays $20 - $225
- 1868 $20 -$225
- 1869 $20 - $225
- 1870 $25 - $300
- 1871 $75 - $625
- 1872 $30 - $300
- 1873 Open 3 $28 - $300
- 1873 Close 3 $28 - $585
- 1874 $28 - $325
- 1875 $40 - $360
- 1876 $35 - $325
- 1877 $2,200 - $3,400
- 1878 $1,200 - $2,000
- 1879 $375 - $1,000
- 1880 $475 - $7,500
- 1881 $250 - $1,000
- 1882 $20 - $225
- 1883 $20 - $200
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After the Shield Nickel was the Liberty Nickel or more commonly known as the V Nickel, because the V on the reverse. The V Nickel was minted from 1883 - 1913. The V Nickle was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The mint mark is located to the left of the CENTS on the reverse. The Shield Nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Here is the GENERAL values of the V Nickel,
After the Shield Nickel was the Liberty Nickel or more commonly known as the V Nickel, because the V on the reverse. The V Nickel was minted from 1883 - 1913. The V Nickle was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The mint mark is located to the left of the CENTS on the reverse. The Shield Nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Here is the GENERAL values of the V Nickel,
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After the V Nickel was the Buffalo Nickel. The Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913 - 1938. The Buffalo Nickle was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The mint mark is located below the FIVE CENTS on the reverse. The Buffalo Nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The problem with Buffalo Nickels is that the dates wore of very easily. So a lot of worn Buffalo Nickels do not have dates. Here are the GENERAL value of Buffalo Nickels,
After the V Nickel was the Buffalo Nickel. The Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913 - 1938. The Buffalo Nickle was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint. The mint mark is located below the FIVE CENTS on the reverse. The Buffalo Nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The problem with Buffalo Nickels is that the dates wore of very easily. So a lot of worn Buffalo Nickels do not have dates. Here are the GENERAL value of Buffalo Nickels,
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After the Buffalo Nickel is the Jefferson Nickel. The Jefferson nickel was minted
1938 - Present. The Jefferson Nickel was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and
San Francisco mint. From 1938 - 1965 the mint mark was located to the right of the Monticello on the reverse. From 1960 - Present it is located under the date on the obverse. The The Jefferson Nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% Nickel. From part of 1942 - 1945 the Jefferson Nickel is made of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese, you can identify this nickel because there is a large mint mark on the reverse. Most Jefferson Nickels are worth face value except errors, coins in mint state, or war nickels.
After the Buffalo Nickel is the Jefferson Nickel. The Jefferson nickel was minted
1938 - Present. The Jefferson Nickel was minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and
San Francisco mint. From 1938 - 1965 the mint mark was located to the right of the Monticello on the reverse. From 1960 - Present it is located under the date on the obverse. The The Jefferson Nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% Nickel. From part of 1942 - 1945 the Jefferson Nickel is made of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese, you can identify this nickel because there is a large mint mark on the reverse. Most Jefferson Nickels are worth face value except errors, coins in mint state, or war nickels.
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