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I just picked up a copy of the December 2007 CoinValues Magazine and just for kicks I was comparing prices today with my last copy (August 2006).
I had seen Immy's comments about older wheat cent prices increase, but I was just as shocked when I looked at the increases in the pre-1960 Jefferson Nickel prices since I was not expecting it.
While the Aug '06 prices start at VG, the Dec '07 prices only start at VF. So to do the comparison I was comparing some of the VF prices.
For example (all prices VF-20 unles otherwise noted)
Coin: $ Aug 06 / $ Dec 07
1938: 0.45 / 1.00
1939-D: 8.00 / 10.00 (EF-40) 12.00 / 25.00
1940: 0.20 / 0.50
1940-S: 0.35 / 1.00
1941-D: 0.30 / 1.00
1941-S: 0.30 / 1.00 (no clarification for Large mintmark)
1942: 0.20 / 1.50
1942-D: 1.25 / 3.00
1942-P: 0.75 / 2.00
1943-S: 0.75 / 2.00
1945-S: 0.70 / 1.50
And almost all common 1946 through 1955 nickels of all mintmarks: 0.08 to 0.25 / 0.50 (not included are 1950-D, all 1951, and 1952-D which were slightly higher)
All 1956 through 1964: 0.05 / 0.25 (not sure about that pricing for the 1964's but that is what the guide said.)
Basically, if those prices are real it appears most of the pre-1960 Nickels have gone up 2X to 7.5X over the last year and half. Also I would note that a grade of VF is not terribly difficult to find. Definition of VF-20 "Second pillar plain and complete on both sides." (second pillar refers to second pillar from the right.)
Also note that in the Aug '06 guide all nickels from 1956 through 1964 were only worth $0.05 up through AU-50 except the 1958 Philly nickel which was worth an earth shattering $0.20 in AU-50. But in the Dec '07 guide those same nickels are now all listed as $0.75 in AU-50.
Interestingly, the key coin of the series, the 1950-D did not appreciate at all below MS-65.
I haven't been to a coin show in quite some time, so I don't know if these prices are actually reflected in the market, but the amount of increase sure surprised me.
I had seen Immy's comments about older wheat cent prices increase, but I was just as shocked when I looked at the increases in the pre-1960 Jefferson Nickel prices since I was not expecting it.
While the Aug '06 prices start at VG, the Dec '07 prices only start at VF. So to do the comparison I was comparing some of the VF prices.
For example (all prices VF-20 unles otherwise noted)
Coin: $ Aug 06 / $ Dec 07
1938: 0.45 / 1.00
1939-D: 8.00 / 10.00 (EF-40) 12.00 / 25.00
1940: 0.20 / 0.50
1940-S: 0.35 / 1.00
1941-D: 0.30 / 1.00
1941-S: 0.30 / 1.00 (no clarification for Large mintmark)
1942: 0.20 / 1.50
1942-D: 1.25 / 3.00
1942-P: 0.75 / 2.00
1943-S: 0.75 / 2.00
1945-S: 0.70 / 1.50
And almost all common 1946 through 1955 nickels of all mintmarks: 0.08 to 0.25 / 0.50 (not included are 1950-D, all 1951, and 1952-D which were slightly higher)
All 1956 through 1964: 0.05 / 0.25 (not sure about that pricing for the 1964's but that is what the guide said.)
Basically, if those prices are real it appears most of the pre-1960 Nickels have gone up 2X to 7.5X over the last year and half. Also I would note that a grade of VF is not terribly difficult to find. Definition of VF-20 "Second pillar plain and complete on both sides." (second pillar refers to second pillar from the right.)
Also note that in the Aug '06 guide all nickels from 1956 through 1964 were only worth $0.05 up through AU-50 except the 1958 Philly nickel which was worth an earth shattering $0.20 in AU-50. But in the Dec '07 guide those same nickels are now all listed as $0.75 in AU-50.
Interestingly, the key coin of the series, the 1950-D did not appreciate at all below MS-65.
I haven't been to a coin show in quite some time, so I don't know if these prices are actually reflected in the market, but the amount of increase sure surprised me.
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