Do these nickels have any value

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by JAGGER, Mar 6, 2011.

  1. JAGGER

    JAGGER New Member

    Are these coins good condition? don't know value or grade.. thanks..
     

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  3. taylor94

    taylor94 Ameture Numismatist

    The coins grade seem to be fair but could be better.

    The 1945 Canadian 5 Cents is worth round about £1 over hear in the UK in America round about $1.50 if that. It's grade is F18 (british coin grading system).

    The Other 5 Cents is worth round about the same price £1 or in the US $1.50 maybe not even that mainly because those coins are pretty common to find. However its grade is F15 (British coin grading system).

    On the other hand the 1920 Indian Head 5 cents is worth a little more i would say. Judging by its grade which is F14 (british coin grading system) I would say this coin is worth round about £10 in the Uk and in the US round about $16.

    It would be worth more if the grade was better, not only that the 1920 is not that rare a date for these type of coins.

    Hope this helps.
     
  4. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    The 1920 Buffalo is common, with over 63 million strikes that year from Philadelphia. Yours appears to be G, worth about $1.50 - $2.
     
  5. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    Wow, the Canadian coins are worth far more overseas than they are here! The Canadian nickels sell for 5 for $1 (in that condition) in the bargain bins here.
     
  6. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I think you need new glasses. :) The photo is blurry and a little dark, so it's hard to tell, but it looks to me like that Buffalo could be XF. It's still a common date, though, so maybe $10?
     
  7. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Not even close to $10. I agree the photo clarity makes it difficult to make a good opinion on grade, but I don't see XF for that Buffalo.

    Possible, VG, but that's a stretch in my opinion.
     
  8. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I'm looking at the apparent texture on the shoulders and haunches of the buffalo. It's a bad picture, but I think a good shot might even show a full horn.

    Jagger, any chance you could borrow a camera that does close-up shots? I'm really curious now.
     
  9. JAGGER

    JAGGER New Member

    I'LL try to get better pic. and yes you can see full horn.. and how do i get pic on this thread with out starting new one
     
  10. HULLCOINS

    HULLCOINS Junior Member

    That coin is way above Good or VG.
     
  11. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Hit the Go Advanced button below the Quick Reply box, then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Hit that button and it'll let you upload more photos. Can't wait to see them!
     
  12. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

  13. JAGGER

    JAGGER New Member

    I'LL try to get better pic. and yes you can see full horn
     

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  14. JAGGER

    JAGGER New Member

    this is about the best i can do
     
  15. JAGGER

    JAGGER New Member

    please have a look at these nickels also tell me what you think. thanks.
     

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  16. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Based on those new pics, I see a lot more than what was in the first set of blurry pics.

    F-VF.

    Which proves that the quality of photos is key to making a good opinion on grade.
     
  17. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    There is no need for your attitude either. I give respect to all here and expect the same in return.
     
  18. JAGGER

    JAGGER New Member

    Yes you are so right .Thank you all for your input
     
  19. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I meant no offense. I apologize for letting you take it. :)

    I'm still seeing this buffalo as a VF35 at the very least, based on comparing its features to those visible in the Photograde series. But I find that simply using those photos for grading is tricky, and not always as good as using textual descriptions. The point of the horn is distinct (indicating XF), but the flank is flattened (indicating it doesn't make AU). Can you point to the specific wear features that I'm missing?
     
  20. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Actually grading from photos is less than 50% of what you can see in hand with a loupe. Hence the subjectivity of grading coins.
     
  21. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    Your second set of Canadian nickels are all common dates. Catalog value is $3 for VG but again, I've been able to buy them for 25 cents or less.
     
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