What is a 1861 nickel worth?

We looked it up, and an 1861 cent in average condition goes for about twenty bucks. A superb condition coin goes for much more, roughly $450+ for one in uncirculated condition.

Is a half dime a nickel?

The half dime, or half disme, was a silver coin, valued at five cents, formerly minted in the United States. The introduction of the copper-nickel three and five-cent pieces made the silver coins of the same denomination redundant, and both silver denominations were discontinued in 1873.

What are some rare nickels?

The Top 10 Most Valuable Nickels

• Liberty Head V Nickel. 1913. $3,737,500.
• 7-D Buffalo Nickel. 1918. $350,750.
• S Buffalo Nickel. 1926. $322,000.
• Buffalo Nickel. 1916. $281,750.
• D Buffalo Nickel. 1913. $143,750.
• S Buffalo Nickel. 1917. $138,000.
• D Buffalo Nickel. 1920. $138,000.
• Shield Nickel. 1867. $132,250.

How do I know if my Buffalo Nickel is valuable?

Look for doubling in the last three digits of the date. You will notice that the duplicate digits are a little to the right and lower than the more pronounced date of 1916. This die variety is the most sought-after of all the Buffalo nickel varieties.

What is the value of a 1861 Indian head penny?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1861 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $20.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $450.

Is a half dime worth anything?

The value of a seated half dime can vary significantly depending on its condition, mint year and minting location. An 1856 Seated Half Dime in good condition may trade for about $10 per coin. An 1853-O edition with no arrows may trade for almost $1500 per coin.

When did the half dime become a nickel?

1866
The first 5-cent coin was made of silver. This very small “half dime” was minted until 1873, even though the nickel version was created in 1866. So, for several years, both kinds of 5-cent coins—of different metals, in different sizes, with different designs—were made and circulated—but only one was a nickel!

Is a 1946 nickel worth anything?

Valuing the 1946 Jefferson Nickel Very Fine-20 grades are valued at $0.25, Extremely Fine-40 at $0.30, and About Uncirculated-50 at $0.35. Uncirculated (MS-60) examples are worth $0.76, and Uncirculated (MS-65) coins may be worth up to $15.

What is a 1939 nickel worth?

1939 Nickel Value

1939 Jefferson Nickel Value
	Condition of Coin
	1939 Jefferson Nickel Value Up-Dated	2021
1939	$0.05	$2.23
1939 D	$1.31	$39

Is a 1939 nickel worth anything?

Rare 1939 Nickels Five-cent coins made in 1939 also have scarce and valuable ones, such as the 1939-D and the 1939-S nickels. There were only a total of 6.3 million of these coins produced. An average condition coin can be worth $2, while those that are in mint condition can fetch up to $80.

Are 1861 pennies worth anything?

Valuable as a Collection Made of copper-nickel not the 90\% copper alloy use for the rest of Indian head pennies. These coins minted from 1859 through part of 1864 form an interesting collection. With competition from collectors and dealers this rare condition 1861 Indian head penny value settled at $690.