Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1803nickel (half dime)

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Expert: - 7/5/2008


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I recently found a 1803 nickel. I understand that it is considered a half dime. What is the value and where can I go to have it evaluated?

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Depending on condition and originality (the coin has not been messed with...i.e. cleaned or worse), the coin could be worth anywhere between several hundred to several thousand dollars.  You can either take very good photos/scans and upload those pictures onto a website like CoinCommunity.com and ask for opinions, or take the coin to a respected local coin shop or coin show for opinions.

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Bruce Goldstein

Expertise

I specialize in U.S. three-cent nickels, but also close behind them are U.S. two-cent pieces, three-cent silver, and twenty cent pieces. Also, I have a bit of experience in the area of U.S. Early Proofs (19th century). However, I can possibly assist in most questions regarding U.S. Type coins.

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I have read virtually everything I can find in print on the areas of U.S. 2-3-20 cent pieces. I have written articles on three-cent coins and Early Proofs published (or will be published) in Coin World.

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ANA

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Coin World

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MS in Mathematical Physics ANA Advanced Grading and Problem Coins seminar

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