1953 canadian nickel

rmuniak

Can anyone tell me if this is a no shoulder near maple leaf or a shoulder fold f

ar maple leaf. Or neither

Hemispherical

@rmuniak

I’m sure someone will answer it in the US coin forum, but there is a World and Ancient forum: https://forums.collectors.com/categories/world-ancient-coins-forum

jmlanzaf

looks like no shoulder fold, but the image is blurry. And given that the coin is rusty, it doesn't make much difference.

Hemispherical

Double threads

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1018933/canadian-1953-nickels

rmuniak

you guys always speak in code... I am a newbee. Are they valuable yes or no...

jmlanzaf

@rmuniak said:
you guys always speak in code... I am a newbee. Are they valuable yes or no...

NO. It is not valuable. It is rusty.

Outhaul

@rmuniak said:
you guys always speak in code... I am a newbee. Are they valuable yes or no...

I don't see any replies in code. @jmlanzaf provided you with the info you were looking for and is spot on. You never stated in your original post that you were also looking for value. Your last post is also rather terse.

Don't get your knickers in a twist.

Personally, that one would go directly into the countertop kid's scrounge box.

Cheers

Bob

rmuniak

sorry

Outhaul

@rmuniak said:
sorry

No sweat.

A coupl;e of things to remember:

1. Be clear about what information you are looking for
2. Be patient, because most everyone on the forums works for a living so you may not get your answer right away
3. Participate. Everyone brings something to the forum. You probably have knowledge we may need
4. Most impotant thing is to enjoy yourself here

Cheers

Bob

rmuniak

Thanks . I was about to write you off as a curmudgeon. I appreciate your candor and advice.

Outhaul

Meh...I've been called worse.

Hemispherical

@rmuniak

Info on the 5 cent piece and value:

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces405.html

As mentioned by @jmlanzaf the rust does no favors.

kevinstang

Look at the letter "I" in the word "DEI" obverse- if the ends of the "I" are flared -its a no shoulder variety. If the "I" is straight sided it has a shoulder fold (strap like line over queen's shoulder). Yours is the no shoulder fold variety.

rmuniak

You guys have been very helpful.. Much appreciated....Ray

Cameonut

The coin is the no shoulder fold variety, the shoulder fold looks very much like a bra strap (of course, this description is not socially correct).

There is another variety for this date. Near and far maple leaf on the reverse to the left of the 5. The example pictured looks like the "far" type.

There were a few strikes where the no shoulder fold was struck with a near maple leaf. This variety is over $1000 in low grades.
The other variety is the shoulder fold with a far maple leaf. This one starts at $500 in low grades.