griffith 90
Jr. Member
I'm trying to complete the 1962-1996 jefferson nickel album and I can't seem to get the 1975. It's the only one I need. Such a common coin is giving me so much trouble. does any one else have this trouble with their albums?
Are you looking for a coin from a mint set, or from a roll of unc. coins? Would a nice "looks unc." coin do? Do you need examples from all three mints? In the case of Denver minted coins, in 1975 the mint letter was still punched into the obverse die by engravers. You can get a small collection of "floating mint marks" from modern U.S. coinage. Sometimes there are really obvious differences with the mint letters way off center from where you would expect them. It's a nice inexpensive way to collect modern coins. Even with millions and millions of coins made, there are some modern coins that seem to be scarce. The 1982-3 quarters are a good example of that. I never see the Lincoln 2009 commemorative cents around here for instance. Modern Jefferson nickels have quite a few interesting varieties too. The 2006 Buffalo reverse has a couple interesting varieties that bring good money. I just checked my Jefferson double die book, and I didn't see any DD for 1975, there still may be some out there waiting to be discovered, but doubled dies are known for nickels as late as 1981-D and 1982-D. Good Luck, Phil
I will keep a eye out for you. Did not know the 1975 nickle was a keeper.
As far as finding any 1975 nickels for your collection, try coin roll hunting. Just pick up a roll or two when you cash your check. As enamel7 said, you will find one, but you will have to work for it.
I just noticed "port ewen ace's post. That is the variety I was talking about. Different strokes for different folks. I looked through a bunch of nickels when I learned that this misplaced (floating) mint mark variety had a premium in hopes of finding one. I didn't. They must be scarce. If it gets promoted and ends up in the Red Book, the price will go up. I have a couple of 1927-D Lincoln Cents that had the mint marks applied late Friday afternoon, or early Monday morning. Ha-Ha!
Good Luck Everybody !!
I will keep a eye out for you. Did not know the 1975 nickle was a keeper.