1954 nickel

[captbo]

while shopping for some plumbing parts. The clerk handed me my change, I noticed its color right away I can see no mint mark,, I am very excited non the less

 

[enamel7]

Not trying to come off too strong, but what are you so excited about? Really, they're not that rare.

 

[coinsareawesome]

Like Enamel said, I don't know what you are so excited about. I'd rather have a '54-S than a 54, and even those aren't that rare.

 

[l.cutler]

Still nice to find older coins still in circulation.

 

[baddbluff]

A '54 s/d would be impressive.

 

[coinsareawesome]

True... but it would still only be worth $5-7 in that kind of condition. Still would be a 10000%-14000% profit.

 

[chirper97]

It's the fun of discovery....basic to why many of us love metal detecting. Thanks for posting.

 

[captbo]

It just struck me as odd, here in 2016 getting handed some change, just by its color it stood out !

 

[TheRingFinder]

Some kid raided his Grandpa's coin stash and spent it - It's exactly what the CRH are looking for - Some dumb kid spending rare coins.............

 

[mxh5891]

Some kid raided his Grandpa's coin stash and spent it - It's exactly what the CRH are looking for - Some dumb kid spending rare coins.............

I don't think grandpa was saving the OP nickel.

 

[coinsareawesome]

Some kid raided his Grandpa's coin stash and spent it - It's exactly what the CRH are looking for - Some dumb kid spending rare coins.............

And as said before, 1954 nickels are not that rare.

 

[TheRingFinder]

And as said before, 1954 nickels are not that rare.

Yeah - I know, and 99% of the coins we will find in the water / dirt are not worth much at all. Even a rare one. The expense of getting it certified is usually more then the coin is worth. Pretty sad, but on we go.............searching away because we are sick!!!!

 

[coinsareawesome]

So true...

 

[RustyGold]

The older nicks are easy to spot and I find myself sorting them out from the herd myself.
Now you're going to swing that coil over a standing Liberty next!
Best of luck out there!

 

[galenrog]

One never knows where the old or unusual coins will show up. I applaud you on having the sharp eye and checking it out. Should you ever take the plunge and pick up a box or bag, you may contract the disease called coin roll hunting.

Just a few things to note if you do go that direction. With every denomination there are similar things to look for. Should you continue to browse here or other sites you will learn what to look for in short order. With nickels I look for old (1959 and earlier for me. Others have cutoff dates that suit them better), errors, similar size coins from other countries, tokens, and a host of other things.

Whatever direction you take to increase your personal collection and your stash of trading material is up to you. Most of the keepers I find are for trading with others. Just because I do not want a coin for myself does not mean someone else does not. There is a market for everything.

 

[captbo]

Thanks galenrog,, I still think its cool

 

[sprailroad]

I agree with chirper97 on post # 7. I always notice a coin that seems "Different" in pocket change. One time a penny from South Africa? The 54 nickel? 47,917,350 minted, worth 5 cents, Still, it's cool to find in change. I still always look out of habit.

 

[griffith 90]

cool find. Keep looking and you might even find a 35% silver "war" nickel.