Shield Nickels
Shield nickels were issued from 1866 to 1883. We buy all shield nickels in any condition. Send us your lists.
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Who Buys Nickel Collections? We Do!
It is easy to sell your old nickel collection or coin estate from the privacy of your home. If you are looking to sell your entire nickel collection to a trusted buyer with over 30 years experience buying from the public, you have found the right place. We are one of the top coin buyers and nickel collection buyers in America. No collection is too large or small. We buy rare early shield nickels as well as Liberty Head nickels, Buffalo nickels and even common pre-1960 Jefferson nickels without the delay of consignment or hassle of eBay - and for a fair price. Click the CONTACT US button below to tell us what you have.
Are old nickels valuable?
Yes, some (but not all) are. Some of the more valuable nickels are Shield nickels, Liberty Head nickels, Buffalo nickels and rare/key date Jefferson nickels and error coins. Contact us. For large collections, we can travel to you. We are located in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
Which nickels are worth money?
Every nickel is worth five cents. Some can be worth a fortune. But, like a winning lottery ticket, they are very, very rare. Here is a list of valuable nickels:
We make a market in all US Mint nickels. We have created a list of wanted nickels to help you learn which are worth money.
1880 Shield Nickel → better
1885 Liberty Nickel → better
1886 Liberty Nickel → better
1912-S Liberty Nickel → better
1913 Liberty Nickel → extremely rare - inquire
1913-D Buffalo Nickel → better
1913-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1914 4 over 3 error Buffalo Nickel → better
1914 Buffalo Nickel → better
1914-D Buffalo Nickel → better
1914-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1915-D Buffalo Nickel → better
1915-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1916 DDO ERROR Buffalo Nickel (certified only) → we pay up to $100,000
1917-D Buffalo Nickel → better
1917-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1918-D Buffalo Nickel → better
1918-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1918-D 8/7 ERROR error (certified only) → better
1921-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1924-S no D error (certified only) → better
1926-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1931-S Buffalo Nickel → better
1935 DDR ERROR Buffalo Nickel (certified only) → better
1936-D 3-1/2 LEGS ERROR Buffalo Nickel → better
1937-D 3 LEGS ERROR Buffalo Nickel → better
1939 DOUBLE MONTICELLO ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
1942-D OVER HORIZ D ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
1943 3 OVER 2 ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
1943 DOUBLED EYE ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
194 DDR ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
1949-D D OVER S ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
1950-D Jefferson Nickel → better
1954-S S OVER D ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
1955-D D OVER S ERROR Jefferson Nickel (certified only) → better
1994-P SPECIAL UNC Jefferson Nickel → wanted
1997-P SPECIAL UNC Jefferson Nickel → wanted
Where is the mint mark?
Shield Nickels → No mint mark. All were minted at the Philadelphia Mint.
Liberty Nickels → the mint mark is on the reverse, lower right. No mint mark means Philadelphia Mint.
Buffalo Nickels → the mint mark is on the reverse, under the words FIVE CENTS. No mint mark means Philadelphia Mint.
Jefferson Nickels → the mint mark is on the reverse, to the right of the word MONTICELLO. No mint mark means Philadelphia Mint.
Which nickels have little value?
Some nickels are only worth face value. Some are not selling too well at this time such as common date, circulated Jefferson nickels, heavily used nickels, and nickels from the last few years, and common modern nickels. These are VERY common - spend them. They do not sell. We do not buy them unless we are forced as part of a larger collection of good coins.
What is a valuable old nickel?
The 1937-D 3-legged buffalo error nickel is among the most valuable of American coins, and one of the top nickels for nickel collectors to own. If you have one of these, let us know!
Question: Where to sell old nickels? Answer: 2nd Markets. Get our quote for your collection.
Liberty Head Nickels
We buy any Liberty Head nickels in any quantity, but we are especially wanting to buy the key date 1913. Can you help?
Silver War Nickels Buyer
We buy bulk lots of silver war nickels in any quantity, but we are especially wanting to buy large lots of 5000 coins or mroe. Contact us today.
Buffalo Nickels Wanted
We see strong demand for Buffalo nickels, from 1913 to 1938 We especially need bulk lots in any condition. Let us know what you have.
Error Nickels
From the 1916 ddo error which is utterly rare, to the more recent modern errors such as the 1955 D over S double die obverse, we are the top buyer for these error nickels and more.
Original Bank-wrapped (OBW) Shotgun Rolls
We buy rolls of uncirculated or circulated nickels, especially if they are in their original bank or US Mint roll.
