Why does my nickel have AP on it?

The mint mark P for Philadelphia was the first time that mint’s mark had appeared on a US coin. The prewar composition and smaller mint mark (or no mint mark for Philadelphia) were resumed in 1946. In addition, a number of 1944 nickels are known without the large “P” mintmark.

How much is a 1990 P nickel worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1990 P Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 5 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $1.

How much is a nickel with AP Worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 P Jefferson Nickel value at an average of $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $450.

What is on the back of a 2005 nickel?

It is a 2005 nickel, it has the off centered president, wich I’ve seen before on the 2005 nickels but the strange part is on the back of the nickel is a buffalo, the buffalo almost looks like a different color than the other nickels I have.

When was the first nickel made without a date?

All other types of nickels without dates are only worth face value. The first Buffalo Nickels produced by The United States Mint in 1913 featured the denomination of FIVE CENTS on a raised mound of dirt below the buffalo on the reverse of the coin.

Is the Jefferson portrait nickel a rare coin?

The coin you describe is not a rare coin. All of the nickels minted in 2005 had this portrait of Jefferson’s profile off to the left side. Your nickel is worth face value. Don’t be sorry Saundra. Your questions are welcome here. It is curiosity like yours that brings more collectors into the hobby. Please come back again if you have more questions.

Which is the rarest nickel in the world?

Rare Nickel. My Answer: Saundra, the nickel you describe is part of the “Westward Journey” Nickel Series which were minted from 2004-2006 to commemorate the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase and the journey of Lewis and Clark to explore the new territory.