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As the penny faces potential extinction following President Donald Trump’s directive to cease its production, focus may soon shift to the nickel as a symbol of obsolescence. Learn More: These 11 Exceptional Coins Sold for Over $1 MillionDiscover: Essential Steps to Take When Your Savings Reach $50,000
However, certain numismatic nickels are exceptions to this trend. Highly sought after by collectors for their scarcity and worth on the secondary market, the following American coins could command a significant sum if you ever happen to acquire them. Stay Updated: Suze Orman’s Tips for a Prosperous Retirement–Are You Following This Financial Advice?
1913 Liberty ‘V’ Nickel
With only five known specimens in existence, this nickel, minted by the Philadelphia Mint and designed by Charles E. Barber, set a record price of $4.56 million when it was auctioned by Stack’s Bowers in 2018. The specimen that was sold was graded PR66 (proof 66), while all other known examples are rated PR64 or lower by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Another PR64 nickel was sold by Heritage Auctions in 2014 for nearly $3.3 million, and a PR63 coin fetched almost $3.2 million in 2013 at the same auction house. Uncover Hidden Value in Your $20 Bill: How to Identify the Worth of the Serial Number
1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel-Doubled Die Obverse
Although The Spruce Crafts mentions a record auction price of $350,750 for an MS65 buffalo nickel sold by Stacks Bowers in August 2016, similar-graded specimens have since been sold for considerably less. However, a recent auction by Stack’s Bowers in November 2020 saw a MS65 buffalo nickel from the same series go for $216,000, which was not part of a registry set. The overdate mint error was a consequence of the high demand for minor coins during the final years of World War One, as noted by PCGS. The 1880 Shield Nickel
The 1880 shield nickel boasts a striking design with a plain edge, issued in a limited quantity of 16,000 by the Philadelphia Mint (along with 3,955 proof coins, according to The Spruce Crafts). While sources vary on its auction value, with The Spruce Crafts estimating it at $117,500 for an MS66 example in 2016, PCGS suggests a peak value of $99,875 in 2022.
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