How do I know if my 1941 nickel is worth anything?
The 1941-S nickel is worth 15 to 40 cents in well-worn grades. Typical uncirculated specimens have a value of $5 to $12. The all-time highest price ever paid for a 1941-S nickel is $8,913 and was for a specimen graded by PCGS as MS67 with Full Steps.
Is there anything special about a 1941 nickel?
If you ever come across a 1941 nickel in your purse or anywhere in your house, it may most likely be worth more than its face value, which is five cents. Nickels that are in mint state condition are those that have not been in circulation for a good number of years, thus preserving their mint state.
What is a Monticello reverse nickel?
Obverse (heads): The design features a forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson for the first time in history. Reverse (tails): The design returns to the familiar image of Jefferson’s home, Monticello, used on the nickel from 1938 to 2003.
What is a 1940’s nickel worth?
1940 Nickel Value
| 1940 Jefferson Nickel Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1940 | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| 1940 D | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| 1940 S | $0.05 | $0.10 |
What year of nickels are worth the most money?
The Top 10 Most Valuable Nickels
| Type | Year | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Liberty Head V Nickel | 1913 | $3,737,500 |
| 2. 7-D Buffalo Nickel | 1918 | $350,750 |
| 3. S Buffalo Nickel | 1926 | $322,000 |
| 4. Buffalo Nickel | 1916 | $281,750 |
How much is a 1941 no mint mark?
In extremely fine condition the value is around $1. In uncirculated condition the price is around $4 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $5. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $35 in PR 63 condition.
What is the rarest war nickel?
Nobody knows how many coins may have been struck this way, but as mentioned above there is only the one known. After determining it was not a fabrication, the 1942-S Wartime Nickel with 1941 Large S Reverse was purchased by Ken Frith in 1961 – thus the coin is now often referred to as the “Frith Nickel”.
What year is the Monticello reverse nickel?
Monticello, Jefferson’s home, was on the reverse of the nickel from 1938 to 2003.
Why is a 1940 nickel rare?
Due to the issue’s large mintage and the relative ease at which one can secure attractive uncirculated examples, circulated 1940 Jefferson nickels are not worth more than face value.