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Expert: - 4/9/2008


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Going through my change i found a 1939 mercury dime in good condition . what is value? Also found a 1939 jefferson nickle , on reverse side it reads five cemts instead of five cents. Is this valuable?

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Kristopher,

The dime is worth about a dollar, for the silver it contains.

The nickel could be one of the rare doubled die reverse coins, worth $50 to $100 or more, but you need to have it examined first-hand by an expert to tell if that's what you have.

Try checking the following websites for local coin shows, where you can take the coin to be examined :

www.coinshows.com

www.coinworld.com

I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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