Jefferson nickels
What would be the starting date to save Jefferson nickels?
I have some from the 60's, but not sure if they are worth keeping.
I know about the war nickels and have plenty of them.
Jim
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Kepi
Level 6
I have to stop following you due to no new activity. Good Luck!
Kepi
Level 6
Yep, Buy the book first! Collect what you like and just have fun!
user_7579
Level 4
Try and find and save those in the highest quality that are fully pressed.
user_7180
Level 5
The early dates!!! Mike gave good advice - buy a reference book first.
Conan Barbarian
Level 5
1964 there are billions of i would start 63 and below but you make the final choice any BU old nickels are jackpot
numi613
Level 4
I've never found a '38, but I have found several '39's though (and yes, none of them were D's). They really aren't hard to find, get a couple rolls and you could probably expect to find nickels from the '50's or even the '40's without too much difficulty.
Conan Barbarian
Level 5
other way with me
Well worn Copper
Level 5
1964 Jefferson nickels were minted in mass quantities, much like all 64-65 coinage due to the "collector scare" perpetrated by the Mint at the time . I find a lot of 64's in change to this day. I once read when a collector was hoarding '64 nickels in an attempt to inflate the market, and I always thought you could start at a better date than that. I tend to find a lot of older Jefferson's in change due to the fact the nickel content has never changed. I suppose that's a bargain when you think about it. You could probably put together a near complete set of Jefferson's by pocket change if you tried.
Mike
Level 7
You could put a set together with pocket money. The only problem is the proofs. You don't find to many of those. Otherwise your right.
"SUN"
Level 6
Jefferson Nickels are reasonable price, I would start from the beginning in 1938.
Longstrider
Level 6
Another good book is The Cherry Pickers Guide. That will get you checking varieties. Good luck!
The Coin Student
Level 5
It looks like we're all in agreement about buying the book before the coins. The Red Book is a good place to start. I'm looking forward to hearing what nickels you collect. I collect Jefferson nickels too.
CoinLady
Level 6
I agree, start with a Red Book. Jefferson nickels started in 1938. When I was young, I found all but 2 in circulation. Not sure if that's possible now!
Mike
Level 7
Hi JIm we have a saying here buy the book before you buy the coins. Jefferson's nickels started in 1938. Condition means a lot but with out a red book you won't have any information on our coinage. You have to do some research. Start with a red book it's that you need. Mike