About 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
Question Literally just started browsing my change - curious about collecting and found this nickel, 1956, the mint stamp is on the back. A little dirty, a little worn. Might this be worth anything? and what is the best way to clean coins if I do find something of value?
Answer Susie,
The location for mintmarks on all Jefferson Nickels from 1938 to 1964 is on the back. It was moved to the front in 1968.
There are only a couple dates that have any value :
1938-D
1938-S
1939-D
1939-S
1950-D
Otherwise, only varieties and errors have any significant value -- especially in circulated condition.
The silver nickels, from the World War 2 years, with the big letter over the building on the back, are made with partial silver, and currently have a value of about 40 cents apiece for the silver.
Cleaning coins is a big no-no. Anything more than soaking in warm soapy water and patting dry is a sure way to ruin the value of your rare coins. You're better off with a naturally dirty coin than an un-natural looking cleaned one.
