1940 Nickel Value

San Francisco is the 1940 Jefferson Nickel’s rarest mint and the most valued by collectors and investors. However, the specimens in high quality are very numerous so their prices in high quality do not exceed $500. The highest value for a 1940-S Nickel was for a specimen graduated in MS67 by the NGC company in 2019. #9 1940-S/S FS – $353 MS65. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1940 Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $120. Your nickel, and all others ever minted except for war nickels, is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.Despite its age, a 1940 nickel is fairly common and is only worth a few cents above face value.

1. Value of 1940 Reverse of 1938 Jefferson Nickel. The 1940 Reverse of 1938 Jefferson Nickel was mostly found in proof form. The previous version, regular reverse of 1940, was more of the business strike coinage. The steps on this version of the coin are wavy and lack a strong definition. This will ruin the chance of finding a nice, full step coin.
2. From 1940 to 1945 Hitler's Third Reich issued 1, 5, and 10 pfennig coins in zinc. (Nickel) 1938 and 1939. Values for.better date. coins are for coins in.

Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 Silver $26.90

The minimum 1930 nickel value is in a narrow 75 to 80 cent range. A good start and nice value, however with a closer look it's possible your Buffalo nickel is worth more.

Minted at two facilities, Philadelphia and San Francisco, both are close in value. The San Francisco Buffalo nickel does have a premium as you get into the higher condition grades, but it is not a break away rarity.

The amount of wear and abuse your coin has endured is what decides your 1930 nickel value. Examine each carefully, how well the coin has survived determines how much it is worth.

The 'uncirculated' Buffalo nickel pictured is high on the want lists of collectors and rare coin dealers.

With nice starting value the 1930 Buffalo nickel is a little treasure to find in your box of old coins.

The 1930 'S' listing is a coin minted in San Francisco, no mintmark was used by the Philadelphia mint.

Find mintmarks on the reverse below the mound along the rim. The four grade categories highlight values of better condition nickels.

Accurate 1930 Nickel Value

Accurate grading of your circulated 1930 Buffalo nickels is required to separate out the average 50 cent coins. It is worth the effort…

A wide gap in value is found between average circulated 1930 Buffalo nickels and those in better condition. Most of these old nickels are found very worn, in 'Good' to 'Fine' condition and worth less than a dollar.

Valued noticeably higher are nickels in 'Extremely Fine' condition. These coins are circulated and just slightly worn, however as you look through your old nickels this quality has an instant appeal that stands out against the rest.

Collectors appreciate a superior coin and include many of these above average coins in their collections.

Condition is Important to the 1930 Nickel Value

In the later years of the buffalo nickel series greater numbers of coins were saved, both from circulation and new from the banks. It takes a very nice coin to break away from being worth a dollar.

Uncirculated: The ultimate grade to a collector. A nickel in this condition shows absolutely no evidence of wear, it appears brand new. Mint luster covers the entire surface of the coin.

Examine the high points of the Indian's cheek and front leg and hip of the buffalo for a dulling of luster, indicating wear.

Extremely Fine: The shine of a new coin has disappeared from the surfaces. Slight wear has begun to show on the hair details of the Indian. On the reverse look for wear in the area of the front shoulder and upper back. Overall, still a well defined, collectible coin.

Fine: Additional wear has reduced the major details and eliminated the finer points of design. Obvious loss of sharpness and an overall smoothness is evident on the entire surface of the coin.

Good: A well worn coin defines this example. The date is readable although a merging of numbers is typical. Further wear of the rim, merges it into the lettering of the legends. Only major details of design remain on the obverse and reverse, producing a distinct flattening of appearance. This coin is on the low side of 1930 nickel value.

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