Hello all, My father-in-law just gave my son these coins (pictures below). How much do you think they are worth?
The nickel is worth about $2.50, and the dime I can't see if it has a mintmark if it does not it is worth about $14-17 dollars. According to my CoinAGE magazine.
The V-Nickel was dug up by a metal detector. Dug-up nickels usually exhibit cameo-like rust just as your V-Nickel does. Factoring in all of the damage, the coin's worth about a buck or buck-fitty. As for the dime, it may have also been dug up by a metal detectorist (possibly the same one that dug up your nickel)... It shows signs of harsh cleaning and areas near the rim where rust/oxidation has set in. Factoring in the damage, the coin's worth around $5 or $6 to the right person. -Brian
Guys, the 'S' mintmark would be located within the wreath at 6 o' clock... And it's big... Really big! Here's an example... ... Fairly certain the OP's coin is no '56-S. -Brian
The nickel is worth about a dollar -- it's suffering from corrosion. The dime is worth about ten. Not a bad coin for being dug. IMO, of course.
Thanks for you input all - it is much appreciated! The dime was black like the nickel too, but I tried to clean it with my sweatshirt - do you think that damaged it?
Yup, you just scratched it more than likely. But don't worry too much, not like it was a million dollar coin.
If i saw someone clean a 56 eagle it is a good possibility I would kill myself. JKJK. If I did that I couldnt collect coins anymore.:smile
WHy are 56 eagles rare? I just cashed in a roll of like 15 of them a long with some 1922 pennies, oh and a cool 1955 magicians coin where all the lettering was doubled. She gave me a 1964 kennedy for all them so it was worth it
Bad "CENTS" of humor. Falls under the catagory of "Don't try this at home". Some people take the advise of you experts very seriously.
