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i have a full set of silver nickels it includes all mints and years in which they where made, from 1942-1945! there is a total of 11 nickels!they are as follows: 1942p 1942s 1943p 1943d 1943s 1944p 1944d 1944s 1945p 1945d 1945s. They are sealed in an air tight case and are in excellent condition! how much do you think the set is worth? thanx for your time! MARK.
Hi Mark:
I'm not sure what you mean by excellent condition. If they are UNC (uncirculated), the complete set is selling on eBay for about $80 to $90, plus shipping. In circulated condition, the set sells for about $10 to $15 plus shipping, Link:
http://coins.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=silver+war+nickel+set%26_sacat=11116%26_t...
I also found a circulated set on "iOffer" for $20 plus shipping, Link: http://www.ioffer.com/i/10965300?store=1
Some facts about the coin: The Jefferson Five Cent Piece was originally composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. This composition was used until midway through 1942. During that time the nickel was needed for the war effort so the composition was changed to 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese. In 1946, after WWII had ended, the original composition was resumed.
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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.
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| Comment | Sorry, I should have been more clear about saying excellent condition! They are unc and by excellent I meant they had no tarnish on them! The case is very air tight! Thank you for your time! | ||
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Ronald Fern
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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.
Experience
Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.
Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG
Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News
Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964
BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968
Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.
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