Nickel coins, particularly Jefferson Nickels, can sometimes exhibit various mint errors that make them valuable to collectors . These errors can range from subtle to quite obvious.
Here’s a breakdown of some notable types of nickel errors:
- Doubled Die Obverse (DDO): Doubling visible on the front of the coin, often affecting lettering and the date.
– 1938-D “Double Die Obverse” Nickel: Reported uncirculated value: $75.
– 1942-P “Overdate Error” Nickel: Reported uncirculated value: $600.
– 1994-P “Double Die Reverse” Nickel: Reported uncirculated value: $50.
– 1955-D “D Over S RPM” Nickel: Doubling on “In God We Trust,” “Liberty”, and the date (1955) on the obverse, and on “Monticello”, “United States of America” on the reverse. Reported uncirculated value: $250.
- Clipped Planchets: A portion of the coin’s edge is missing due to a manufacturing flaw.
- Cracked Planchets: Cracks appear on the surface of the coin due to flaws in the metal blank.
- Improperly Annealed Planchets: The planchet (coin blank) was not heated and cooled properly during manufacturing, leading to a discoloration or altered appearance.
- Struck on Wrong Planchet: A nickel design is struck on a planchet intended for another denomination (e.g., a penny planchet), resulting in a different metal composition and color. An example is the 1971 Jefferson nickel struck on a Lincoln penny planchet.
- Off-Center Strikes: The coin’s design is not centered on the planchet. For example, the 2007-D “Off-Center Strike” Nickel has an average value of $25 to $75.
- Broadstrikes: The coin was struck without the retaining collar in place, causing the metal to expand outward and resulting in a larger diameter and weaker rim.
- Brockages: A coin gets stuck to a die, and then another blank planchet is struck by that stuck coin, resulting in an incused (impressed) mirror image on one side.
- Double Strikes: The coin is struck twice, creating a layered or ghosting effect. A 1964 Jefferson nickel was double struck with the second strike off center.
- Die Cap Errors: The die gets clogged with a blank planchet, resulting in errors like filled-in mint marks, die cracks, and chips on the coin’s surfaces.
- [1964-D “Missing Monticello” Nickel]: A known error where the Monticello design on the reverse is partially or entirely missing. Reported average value: $30 to $100.
- [1971 “No Mint Mark” Nickel]: A rare variety with no mint mark. Reported average value: $200 to $500.
- [1982-P “Extra Leaf” Nickel]: Features an extra leaf on the obverse. Reported uncirculated value: $120.
- [2005-P “Speared Bison” Nickel]: A distinctive error in which a line resembling a spear crosses the bison on the reverse. Reported uncirculated value: $400.
- [2012-D “Inverted Mintmark” Nickel]: The mintmark is inverted or positioned incorrectly. Reported uncirculated value: $100.
- 2015-P “Triple Die Obverse” Nickel: Features triple doubling on the obverse. Reported uncirculated value: $80.
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1964 D Nickel With Error $595.00]
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1971 No Mint Mark Jefferson Nickels With Errors 1 Includes Full Steps $99.00]
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1982p Jefferson Nickel With Error $100.00]
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2005 P Speared Bison Jefferson Nickel Buffalo Error Nickels $400.00]
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2012 D Jefferson Nickel ERROR COIN: DDO&DDR $7.50]
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Note: The values mentioned for the error coins are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as the coin’s condition (grade), rarity, and market demand.
What years of nickels are worth money?
Thanks for asking. 1945-P Doubled Die Reverse – $18,800. …
1943-P Doubled Eye – $10,200. …
1943-P 3 Over 2 – $16,450. …
1997-P Special Uncirculated – $1,725. …
1937-D Buffalo Nickel Three Legs – $99,875. …
1927-S Buffalo Nickel – $250,000. …
1936-D Buffalo Nickel Three-and-a-Half Legs – $132,000.
What nickel is worth $400?
The 1885 V-Nickel is the coin that is most sought after by dealers as well as collectors. This coin is considered elusive and difficult to obtain. Even with considerable wear and tear, an 1885 V-Nickel may be worth nearly $400.
How much is a 1943 P nickel error worth?
Great question! These rare 1943 P nickel error value sums can fetch $10,000+, depending on condition. A famous wartime 1943 P nickel error value comes from an overdate variety where the 3 is stamped over a 2. These can be worth $35 to over $16,000 in high grades. This error creates the appearance of a second eye on Jefferson’s face.
Why is a 1964 nickel worth so much today?
The 1964 Nickel was minted during a period of high demand for circulating coinage in the United States, resulting in a large number of coins being struck. The high minting rate is why most 1964 nickels in average or worse condition only sell for their face value.