9 Rare Nickels Hiding In Plain Sight Coin Hunters Delight

Only five known specimens of the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel exist, making it one of the most famous and valuable coins in American numismatics.

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1913 Liberty Head Nickel

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The 1937-D Buffalo Nickel with a missing front leg due to die polishing is a popular variety among collectors. Look for a clear absence of detail on the buffalo's front leg to identify this rare coin.

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1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel

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The 1950-D/S Overmintmark Jefferson Nickel is a transitional variety where the "S" mintmark was accidentally stamped over a "D" mintmark. It's a valuable and sought-after coin for collectors.

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1950-D/S Overmintmark Jefferson Nickel

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This variety exhibits noticeable doubling on the obverse side, particularly on the date and other lettering. It's a scarce variety that commands a premium among collectors.

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1936-D Buffalo Nickel with Doubled Die Obverse

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The 1942/1-D Overdate Jefferson Nickel features a visible "2" over "1" in the date due to a repunched mintmark. Look for clear evidence of the overdate to identify this rare variety.

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1942/1-D Overdate Jefferson Nickel

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The 1954-S Jefferson Nickel with an "S" mintmark over a "D" mintmark is a rare overmintmark variety. It's highly sought after by collectors for its scarcity and distinctive appearance.

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1954-S S Over D Jefferson Nickel

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The 1938-D/S Buffalo Nickel features a repunched mintmark where the "D" mintmark was stamped over an underlying "S" mintmark. Look for clear evidence of the overmintmark to identify this rare variety.

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1938-D/S Buffalo Nickel

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The 1943/2-P Overdate Jefferson Nickel displays a clear "3" over "2" in the date due to a repunched mintmark. It's a valuable and sought-after variety among collectors.

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1943/2-P Overdate Jefferson Nickel

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Some 2005-D Jefferson Nickels feature a die gouge that creates the illusion of a spear piercing the buffalo's shoulder. This variety is popular among collectors for its distinctive appearance.

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2005-D Speared Bison Jefferson Nickel

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