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How rare is a 1944 Henning nickel?

LeagueLeaderLeagueLeader Posts: 259 ✭✭
in Buy, Sell, & Trade - U.S. Coins

I believe the one I found is a "type 1" (without the Looped "R" in Pluribus;). The Article I read didn't pinpoint which type was more rare or more valuable, or any quantities that exist.

Thanks;
Jack Dworetzky
cra4gld@aol.com

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  • JWPJWP Posts: 23,039 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is the Henning that I own. The reason it's listed as damage is because if you look at the reverse you'll see the so-called Ring of Death from a coin rolling machine. This is the reason that I like this nickel a lot is because of the rolling machine story behind it.

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  • LeagueLeaderLeagueLeader Posts: 259 ✭✭

    Thanks the information, and yes, I like your ring of death!

    Jack

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,720 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Why not post a photo?

    As far as "rarity", I'm not sure 1944 Hennings vary that much due to type. It's the non-1944 ones that carry a larger premium.

  • rec78rec78 Posts: 5,741 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 9, 2022 6:41AM

    The 1944's are fairly common, but still bring good prices. I think that the other known dates are 1939, 1946, 1947 and 1953. Someone can correct me if I am wrong. I have a 1944 but have never seen the other dates in person. They bring $500 up on eBay. A possible 1946 sold recently for only $49.95 - A true bargain if it was a Henning! The seller used very poor photos and buyer took a chance on it. The buyer wins big if it is a Henning! Motto here : USE good photos when selling anything on eBay. Anyone can take good photos these days, Even me and I am the worst photographer around.
    There are quite a few threads on this subject. simply type "Henning nickel" in the search

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