The attached nickel does not show the back. The reverse side you can make out. Should I keep the coin anyway?
A well worn example of coins used in everyday commerce in the tough times of 100 years ago. A soak in white vinegar might show the date but no collector value.
Dateless Buffalo nickels can be had for a few dollars in bulk, and have little to no collectors value. I give them out, along with Indian Head cents, liberty nickels, to kids when I am in the public, just to hopefully spark an interest in them collecting.
There are probably millions of dateless Buffalo Nickels. They became worn due to heavy circulation. You can keep whatever you want!
Yep… These coins are rich in historical value, but not intrinsic value. I would keep it. Maybe one day hand it off to a youngster that has an interest in history…. And hey! It is always worth five cents.
Hi Laurie. Dateless Buffalo Nickels. I can buy them for $.40 each or a little less if I buy in bulk. I can sell them in my antique shop for $1.00 each. They are very common as the date area was very high and it worn off fast from circulation use. Some people buy them and use the dateless nickels to make jewelry as it keeps their costs low.
Hi Laurie. Dateless Buffalo Nickels. I can buy them for $.40 each or a little less if I buy in bulk. I can sell them in my antique shop for $1.00 each. They are very common as the date area was very high and it worn off fast from circulation use. Some people buy them and use the dateless nickels to make jewelry as it keeps their costs low.
Have a little fun with it. Put it in white vinegar in a glass jar and cap it so the vinegar doesn't evaporate too quickly, then check it for a partial date, after 2 or 3 days.
