circulated 1959-D nickel, need opinion

friend

I just picked up this 1959-D nickel in a roll at the bank and I think it could be mistaken for a 2005 or maybe even a 2006.
I know this is not the greatest picture, but until I get my camera in 2 weeks it's the best I can do. This coin is in amazing condition for a circ 1959 and I also believe I see doubling on the flag on the "5" of the Date, between the flag and where it begins to round off. I would really appreciate any thoughts on this coin. Thank you

seemyauction

Any time you pay face for a coin its a good thing, you can never loose if you decide to sell it.....

Its hard to tell condition from your pics.

vega1

Cool find.

Based on the picture its very hard to tell, can't tell if there is any doubling.

It looks like the steps and hair are worn smooth(?). If you don't have one I would suggest picking up a Red Book. It will give you some general idea of grade and value.

Red Book

friend

I just did a double check without magnify glass and hair has waves and cuts. This photo is deceiving, does not show the true appeal.

cladking

The coin sat in a mint bag until just this year. These were packaged 4000 to the bag and
it was popular to save the bags as a speculation. There were so many saved that most of
these are quite common today and have a premium almost solely to those who look for gems
and varieties. Usually the bags are simply placed into circulation after anything desirable is
removed. Many bags will have nothing worth saving and a few will yield hundreds of trea-
sures.

The '59-D comes pretty nice but your's is a little nicer than expected. It might have come from
a very exceptional bag.

There is a growing retail market for singles from that era. It would be ironic if enough of these
coins aren't saved and the coins develope a real premium. Even the post-'64 nickels which
usually weren't hoarded in quantities often meet this same fate. Since demand is lower for
these prices are much lower as well. The low supply might be getting a lot lower.

anablep

I have found numerous uncirculated nickels from rolls from the 30's, 40's and 50's.

Once in a while, you get lucky!

Nice find friend.

cladking

<< <i>I have found numerous uncirculated nickels from rolls from the 30's, 40's and 50's.

Once in a while, you get lucky!

Nice find friend. >>



Have you seen any from the late-'60's or '70's in the last few years?

friend

I also have a 1969 that is in fantastic condition, I didn't understand why a circ coin that old would be in such good shape, now I know, thank you.

cladking

<< <i>I also have a 1969 that is in fantastic condition, I didn't understand why a circ coin that old would be in such good shape, now I know, thank you. >>



The '69 is much less likely to have come from a bag or roll. It's possible
of course but this one is more likely to have just eluded much circulation.

Normally when the '66-'73 dates are found nice they'll be AU rather than
slider uncs.

It's hardly impossible that the '59 sat in a change jar since 1959 but it is
most improbable.

Conder101

It looks to me like the "doubling" on the top of the 5 is a die chip between the flag and the curve of the lower part of the 5. These die chips were very common in the late 1950's nickels and have no premium value.

If you really want something like a slab to protect this coin I would recommend a Coin World shell. Cost will be a couple dollars and it will protect it as well as a slab does for a lot less money.

Frankcoins

During the 1958 to 1964 period in particular, there was a "roll craze" where it was believed that a few
rolls or bags of current coins could lead to great wealth in 20 or 30 years...so many were put away that
rolls and even bags of cents and nickels are still often simply spent.