Which nickels are keepers? Bought my first box today and no idea what is good or not

[beez0404]

Hey guys!

Is there a site anywhere that gives a list of nickels that are considered to be "keepers"? Is there a year break where you want to keep everything earlier and re-roll everything after that date? And errors, is there a list of possible errors somewhere? I truly appreciate your expertise and willingness to share your knowledge.

Thanks,
Jay

 

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[Hunter612]

V nickels
Buffalo nickels
1942-1945 nickels with the mint mark above the building are 35% silver
Some of us save pre 1960, or some just save ones with low mintage
You can also look for proofs which would have an s mint mark
Also look for errors.
If you would like a list of errors I can pm you.
Happy hunting!

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

Also the shield nickels!

 

[beez0404]

Also the shield nickels!

You get a lot of shield nickels from rolls do you?

 

[beez0404]

V nickels
Buffalo nickels
1942-1945 nickels with the mint mark above the building are 35% silver
Some of us save pre 1960, or some just save ones with low mintage
You can also look for proofs which would have an s mint mark
Also look for errors.
If you would like a list of errors I can pm you.
Happy hunting!

A list of the errors would be fantastic.

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

You get a lot of shield nickels from rolls do you?

Doesn't everybody? Haha still waiting on mine but it's a possibility!

 

[port ewen ace]

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[enamel7]

Not all S mint coins are proofs.