Disappointment...

[Eldar11]

I was searching nickels today, and I realized that my 1942 nickels weren't silver. I went back to check and both of the 1942's I had did not have a mint mark. I only just started searching nickels, so it was a blow to what I had found. Disappointing to say the least, but back to searching!

Also, is there anyone who sells pre-60 nickels and is it profitable?

HH

 

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[tkessler77]

They made copper and silver in 1942. 1943-1945 are all 35% silver.

 

[Eldar11]

Yes I know, or at least I know that now. In my mind I have less silver than before

 

[BuffaloBoy]

1942 non-war nickels are also quite uncommon, as are the 1942 war nickels, so I wouldn't be too sad about that, you got some hard to come by dates.

 

[sagittarius98]

I found a non-silver too.

 

[The_EE]

Full rolls of 1940-1950 nickels go for about $10 each at auction around here. I save every 40-50 I can find. I figure, in 20 years they might go for $15-$20 but even if they go for $10 ea at auction that far in the future, I still might make some money or at least break even due to inflation.

 

[frankendime]

I recently sold $14 face value pre 60 nickels and an old empty Whitman nickel book I got at a yard sale for a quarter on Craiglist. Got $20.

 

[Eldar11]

So it seems to be worth saving them. Now is it only PRE-1960, or 1960 and before?

 

[Solid Rolls]

1942 - D is a semi key date. Those go for over face value.

 

[Eldar11]

The 1942-D would have the small mint mark correct?

 

[Solid Rolls]

The 1942-D would have the small mint mark correct?

Yes sir. The small mint mark to the right of Monticello.

 

[Eldar11]

The ones that I have don't have any mint marks. Unfortunate, but still keepers

 

[BuffaloBoy]

i really got to try this, how much does 1950-59 go for?

Full rolls of 1940-1950 nickels go for about $10 each at auction around here. I save every 40-50 I can find. I figure, in 20 years they might go for $15-$20 but even if they go for $10 ea at auction that far in the future, I still might make some money or at least break even due to inflation.

 

[MrSchulz]

I recently sold $10 face value mix of 40's 50's nickels for $17 on eBay, after fees.

 

[sagittarius98]

So it seems to be worth saving them. Now is it only PRE-1960, or 1960 and before?

It really doesn't matter, but I would say pre-1960.

 

[Eldar11]

Ok, thank you all for your responses! I appreciate all the help from everyone here on TNet. Everything I know I learned here.

 

[sagittarius98]

I would say it doesn't matter that much because it is only a one year difference with no design change.