New to Off-Center Jefferson Nickel errors and I have a questions

Good day Coin Talk,

I have recently started collecting Jefferson Nickel errors and varieties and I was curious as to whether there was any benefit in value to having an off-center Jefferson Nickel with full steps? From what I have read, and please understand I haven't read more than a handful of articles, so I apologize in advance for making an assumption based on this information but it appears that off-center strikes tend to be of a higher value based on a greater percentage of the strike missing.

As an avid Jefferson Nickel collector I pride myself on properly identifying and collecting full step nickels but as a novice error coin collector I am not sure how or if these factors intersect. Please know, I have tried looking for existing threads without any luck but if this is the case, would a nickel with the maximum percentage of being off-center (maybe 40 - 60%), while still being able to designate it as having full steps, be more valuable than a 90% off-center nickel or an off-center nickel without full steps? Or in general, how much does the rarity or value of the coin before the error affect the overall value? Thank you and I will try to post some photos of my new collection later.

Thanks again,

Raul

 

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Oops, sorry for the mistake in the title! I wasn't sure when I started this post whether I would have just one or multiple questions.

 

Raul, wouldn't the value also depend on the grade given to the coin? I would imagine there could be some crossover (interest) between grade and error, but how much is anybody's guess. It depends on how many people would be interested at any given time.

Chris

 

I have no idea about the value of them but I would love to see pictures of them. I collect Jeffersons as well and enjoy seeing pictures of them.

 

Actually, watching error prices on a regular basis, one that is dated tends to bring the higher price in nickels, dimes and cents. An 90% off center does look eye appealing, especially uncirculated. Full steps is a good thing but much depends upon the rest of the coin and it's final grade.