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Dan,
A few years ago I remember a spot on the national news about a rare nickel that was known to have gotten into circulation by mistake. It was reported that the nickel was worth a lot of money and I was wondering if you knew the date and any other characteristics of this missing nickel?
Beth
Beth,
The nickel in the story was a 1913 Liberty Nickel -- one of only 6 known.
All 6 have been accounted for now, and 1 of them will actually be going up for sale at the upcoming FUN auction in Orlando, FL in January 2010 -- I expect it to sell for several million.
Pictures and more info can be found here :
http://www.coinfacts.com/nickels/liberty_head_nickels/1913_liberty_head_five_cen...
I hope this helps,
Dan
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Dan Moore
Expertise
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.
Experience
I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814
Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm
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