A well-worn 1959 no mintmark nickel is worth 8 to 15 cents. Uncirculated 1959 nickels without a mintmark have a value of 30 cents to $1. The most valuable 1959 Jefferson nickel is a specimen graded by Professional Coin Grading Service as MS67 Full Steps. It sold for $9,694 at a 2017 auction.
What is a 1950 D nickel worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1950 D Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 10 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $75.
How much is a 1959 silver nickel worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1959 Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 5 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $289.
How much is a 1959 d penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1959 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $60.
Are 1950s nickels worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1950 Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 10 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $120.
When was the first silver nickel coin made?
Silver Nickels One of the more unusual Silver coins was the Jefferson Nickel of 1942 to 1945. Jefferson Nickels were first minted in 1938 and made of 75% Copper and 25% Nickel. However, in 1942, with World War II raging in Europe and the Pacific, Nickel became a critical war material.
Are there any nickels that have silver in them?
The only nickels that contain silver content are silver war nickels minted from 1942 – 1945. These coins only contain 35% silver and have somewhat limited value. Most other Jefferson nickels are more or less face value coins.
What kind of metal is in a 1959 nickel?
C71300 is an alloy composed nominally of 75% copper, and 25% nickel. There are some 1959 nickels in circulation that are referred to as “black nickels” that were produced in error with an improper annealing cycle prior to minting. The black nickel is in the middle in the picture below.
Are there nickels made in the San Francisco Mint?
No San Francisco Mint nickels were made using nickel for this year. Silver variety, from 1942 to 1945 nickels were made using 35% silver. No Denver Mint nickels were made using silver for this year. Nickel composition resumed.
