nickel error?

Question

i have a 1969 nickel with no mint mark and according to 4 different sites devoted to coin facts there is no such thing that year was only minted in Denver & San & none from Pennsylvania

Answer 1

The information you have stated is true. I would suggest using something with strong magnification (something in the area of 10X) to examine the area just below the date to see if you can see any suggestion of the mint mark. It could be it has worn off, was only weakly struck or manually removed from the coin after leaving the mint. The next step might be to take the coin to a dealer and see what he says.

The last step would be to send it off to a certification service. This step will cost you money but the authentication would be worth it.

Answer 2

You are correct in saying that there were no Pennsylvania nickels minted in 1969. Your coin is not an error. It is likely just worn down. If you still think something might be up with it:

Without seeing pictures it's very difficult for anyone to give you a good answer. A lot depends on the condition of your coin.

1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around, get second opinions). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coin. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.

2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp

3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like photobucket.com and include the link in your question.

Good luck!

P.S. Do not clean your coin as this can drastically reduce the value.

Answer 3

They were made that year at the Philadelphia mint, for Mint Sets and Souvenir sets. Someone must have broken up a set and you got the nickel. since 2,105,128 mint sets were made and of course no one but the mint knows how many souvenier sets they sold. As for value I am not sure for they are part of either set. The Jefferson album has no space for this coin, for it is not a circulation strike. A 1968 mint set sells for $6.50 and that includes both P & D mints, of the cent through the half dollar. The coin by itself does not fit into any collectable catagory. I guess you would have to see a coin dealer to see if he even wants it. A real Jeffereson nickel buff who must have them all, would be your best bet.