1953 Nickel Value
| 1953 Jefferson Nickel Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1953 | $0.05 | $0.88 |
| 1953 D | $0.05 | $0.74 |
| 1953 S | $0.05 | $0.72 |
What year nickels are silver?
Nickel (United States coin)
| Composition | 25% nickel 75% copper “War Nickels” (mid-1942 to 1945): 56% copper 35% silver 9% manganese |
| Silver | 1942 to 1945 Wartime Nickels only (with large mint mark on reverse) 1.750 g 0.05626 troy oz |
| Years of minting | 1866 – present (except 1922, 1932, and 1933) |
| Obverse | |
|---|---|
| Design | Thomas Jefferson |
What’s a 1953 nickel made of?
copper/nickel
1953 Jefferson Nickel The composition of these coins is copper/nickel. The diameter is 21.2mm. These coins were minted at the Philadelphia mint.
What is a 1953 penny worth?
1953 Penny Value
| 1953 Lincoln Penny Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1953 | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| 1953 D | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| 1953 S | $0.03 | $0.05 |
What is a 1952 nickel worth?
A circulated 1952-S nickel is worth 25 to 75 cents, while uncirculated specimens are worth $1.25 to $5. The record amount paid for a 1952-S nickel is $9,488 — it was graded MS66 Full Steps by PCGS.
When was the first silver nickel ever made?
Silver Nickels. One of the more unusual Silver coins was the Jefferson Nickel of 1942 to 1945. Jefferson Nickels were first minted in 1938 and made of 75% Copper and 25% Nickel.
When did they stop using silver in nickels?
All nickels produced from 1942 to 1945 use the 35% silver composition. On the reverse (tails) side of the coin, you’ll still find the familiar building known as Monticello, Jefferson’s famous estate that he supposedly designed himself.
How can you tell what year a nickel was struck?
It is easy to determine what year nickels are Silver by looking for a few simple markers. Previously the absence of any mintmark indicated the coin was struck in Philadelphia. If you look at the reverse of a Silver Nickel there will be a large “P,” “D,” or “S” visible above Monticello, Jefferson’s home.
How much is a Jefferson silver nickel worth?
The intrinsic value of a silver nickel jumps to $1.13. Of course, as with all coins, uncirculated and proof examples are worth more. The same is true of special pieces containing varieties. And, in the case of Jefferson silver nickels, there is additional value for pieces that contain Full Steps detail at the base of Monticello on the reverse.
