A 1836 Half Dime

I tried to use my magnifier to show this coin it is really small

 

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Is not a nickel an 1836 silver capped bust half dime looks like vg likely details due to enviro damage

 

That's a capped bust half dime. Those were minted from 1829-1827 and designed by William Kneass.

 

Be professional, call the coin a Half Dime. "Nickels" contain nickel-metal, except the 1942-45 War Nickels; I've never heard them called anything but nickels, since the regular Jefferson type was minted both before and after.

 

This is exactly why I came here cause I am a total newbie to coins Thank You any idea what the value would be on something like this?

 

Looks to be around VG, I'd say about $45-$50.

 

BU ..you are my new best friend Thank you for all your time and knowledge

 

war nickels are the first US nickel with NO nickel in them

 

Actually 1829-37 I'm sure that was a typo half dimes are in my opinion little gems I love em unlike nickels!! There's a fairly recent thread here post your half dimes with a lot of nice examples

 

Yo, Village, re-read my post. That's exactly what I said: "..."Nickels" contain nickel-metal, except the 1942-45 War Nickels..."