Hello everyone. I received this 1959 Nickle today in change. Do you guys think I should have it graded ?. Or just throw it in my album
Thanks. It came out of a roll of nickles. The gentlmen at the store had no more nickles. So he opened up a roll, and there it was.
Proof nickels are supposed to be Full Steps. This is an "Impaired Proof" because it has seen some circulation. Chris
Nice find (I agree with the impaired proof possibility). As a general rule, very little of what you'll find through CRH or pocket change will merit professional grading/slabbing. There are many members here who regularly CRH in the thousands/tens-of-thousands of dollars worth of coinage and find next to nothing worth grading/slabbing. That's not to say that you won't find a grade worthy/slab worthy coin. It just means that in the tens-of-thousands of coins you check, almost none of them will merit consideration. Invest in 2x2 flips and some Airtites for the very best of your finds. Better money spent for the most part.
Before you do anything check out the crack up top, could be a weak crack or something so that may bring you a little more value. In short investigate your coin thoroughly before you do anything with it.
looks mechanically cleaned almost considering it took a ride in a roll and cash register/hands etc... Dremmel metal brush. Nice find for sure!
