Nickel hounds, I don't know what to look for

I got 3 rolls of nickels and then found out its kind of elitist and not very rewarding. Is there something I'm missing..full steps, war nickels,anything else?

 

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What do I look for on new coins? Is full.steps still a thing with those?

 

No

Google is your friend
https://jeffersonnickel.org/full-steps-jefferson-nickels/

 

Invest in a red book and a normal magnifying glass. Though most, if any, errors are generally pretty visible without any kind of aid.

 

One of the best features of Coin Talk is using key words to search previous posts. You can actually find tons of info on all things Jefferson this way…imo…Spark

 

Depends on why you are searching. Is it for your collection? Is it looking for coins to make a profit, in which case no one makes much off of Jefferson. Look for Early dates "38-40", war nickels 1942-1945 have a silver content worth about $1.40 each. Full steps are nice but most newer nickels aren't worth the trouble and cost to have them graded.

 

A error on a newer nickels are die chips. I have dozens of them. Look on the edges of the monticello building. Full steps on newer nickels dont matter as they fixed the issue with steps not being fully punched. Another thing is 1950 - D nickels - they are the key date of nickels.

 

Look to fill holes in your collection. Look for the best example of each date and mint. Significant anomalies will jump out at you. Then, research them and learn.

 

The best way to learn is to ask the questions but also to buy the folders and fill them with the best coins you can find. It will also make a good reference collection in case you think you've found a new variety or type.

 

She's not a collector, she's looking to make money. She'd have a Red Book, first rattle out of the cradle, were she a collector.

@Helen L Byers, just look for anything unusual, maybe you'll strike it rich, you never know...

 

War nickels (1942-1945 Era) are fun to look for. Myself I am still looking for the elusive "Henning nickels" mostly the 1944. As mentioned above you need to invest in the "coin book-red book" (AKA: coin Bible) to help with many questions. You can find them in many bookstores or online. Enjoy the hobby and again welcome to Coin Chat.

 

Elitist? Tell us what you mean by that. Just curious.

 

On nickel-hounds, it runs the gamut more of penny-pinchers, nickel-nuts, dime-diggers, quarter-questers and half-hounds ...with all good humor and respect...!

 

13 reply’s and not a mention about how to ID a war nickel? Come on coin talkers we can do better than that!
I guess I’ll step up to the task;
Look for 1942-1945 nickels with a large mint mark over the Capitol building on the reverse (back).

 

I was actually trying to encourage her to get the book and do research. "GIVE a man a fish feed him for a day, TEACH a man to fish feed him for life" Chinese Proverb

 

uh,...don't you mean Monticello???

 

Good eye I didn't even notice that oopsie

 

The Red Book is a year in advance, the 2022 is the newest version, out now. You won't regret having one, it is very informative and a must have. Welcome to CT and good luck.

 

War nickels have silver content hence a higher value.

 

I picked up a counterfeit Henning nickel at our local coin club meeting about 2-3 years ago.