美國鎳幣：價值和稀有的遺產

鎳在美國有著悠久的歷史，它於 1794 年首次出現，是由金、銀或銅製成的「半角硬幣」。現代鎳於 1866 年推出，經歷了多次設計變更，從「盾牌鎳」到現在的「傑斐遜鎳」。較舊的鎳幣，尤其是第一次世界大戰前鑄造的鎳幣，具有很高的價值，其中最有價值的是罕見的 1913 年自由頭像鎳幣，估計價值超過 300 萬美元。

The History and Value of American Nickels

美國鎳幣的歷史和價值

The American nickel, a ubiquitous coin in circulation today, traces its lineage back to the late 18th century. The first five-cent piece, known as the "half-dime," debuted in 1794. However, these early coins were not composed of nickel but rather gold, silver, or copper.

美國鎳幣是當今流通中無處不在的硬幣，其歷史可以追溯到 18 世紀末。第一枚五美分硬幣，稱為“半角硬幣”，於 1794 年首次面世。然而，這些早期硬幣的材質不是鎳，而是金、銀或銅。

The modern nickel, as we know it, was introduced in 1866. Known as the "Shield nickel," it was produced until 1883. Subsequent nickel designs included the Liberty Head nickel (1883-1913), the Buffalo or Indian Head nickel (1913-1938), and the Jefferson nickel (1938-present).

正如我們所知，現代鎳於1866 年推出。被稱為“盾牌鎳”，它一直生產到1883 年。隨後的鎳設計包括自由頭像鎳（1883-1913 年）、水牛頭鎳或印第安頭像鎳（ 1913 年） -1938 年）和傑佛遜鎳幣（1938 年至今）。

Rare and Valuable Nickels

稀有且有價值的鎳

The most valuable nickels are generally found among older pre-World War I mintages. However, certain wartime nickels (1942-45) also command high prices due to their increased silver and manganese content, which was a wartime conservation measure. Additionally, error nickels, such as "overdates" where the year is stamped over an older year, can fetch significant sums.

最有價值的鎳幣通常是在第一次世界大戰前的舊鑄幣中發現的。然而，某些戰時鎳幣（1942-45 年）由於銀和錳含量增加（這是戰時保護措施），價格也很高。此外，錯誤的五分錢，例如年份印在較舊年份上的“過時”，可能會帶來可觀的金額。

The Legendary 1913 Liberty Head Nickel

傳奇 1913 年自由女神頭像鎳幣

The most coveted nickel by far is the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, which American Bullion describes as one of the "most legendary and mysterious" coins in American history. It is rumored to have been produced illegally during the transition from Liberty Head to Buffalo nickels. Only five 1913 Liberty Head nickels are known to exist, and they were never officially released. Their estimated value today exceeds $3 million.

迄今為止最令人垂涎​​的鎳幣是 1913 年的自由頭像鎳幣，美國金銀將其描述為美國歷史上「最具傳奇色彩和神秘」的硬幣之一。有傳言說，它是在從自由頭像硬幣到布法羅鎳幣的過渡過程中非法生產的。據了解，1913 年自由頭像鎳幣僅存世五枚，從未正式發行。如今它們的估計價值超過 300 萬美元。

Other Valuable Nickels

其他有價值的鎳

While the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is an exceptionally rare find, there are other valuable nickels in circulation, albeit with significantly lower values. American Bullion provides estimates for the following nine coins:

雖然 1913 年的自由頭像鎳幣極為罕見，但還有其他有價值的鎳幣在流通，儘管其價值要低得多。美國金銀公司提供以下九種硬幣的估價：

• 1926-S Buffalo Nickel: $4,200
• 1916 Double Die Buffalo Nickel: $3,800
• 1918/17-D Buffalo Nickel (overdated): $3,500
• 1879 Shield Nickel: $2,400
• 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel: $2,000
• 1880 Shield Nickel: $2,000
• 1942-P Jefferson Nickel: $800
• 1950-D Jefferson Nickel: $600-$800
• 1939 "Doubled Monticello": $500

It is important to note that these values apply to coins in excellent condition. Worn or damaged coins will typically command lower prices.

1926-S 水牛鎳合金： $4,2001916 雙模水牛鎳合金： $3,8001918/17-D 水牛鎳合金（過時）： $3,5001879 盾形鎳合金： $2,4001937-D 3 腳水牛鎳合金： $2 ,0001880 盾形鎳合金： $2,0001942-P 傑斐遜鎳幣：$8001950-D 傑斐遜鎳幣：$600-$8001939 “雙蒙蒂塞洛”：$500 值得注意的是，這些價值適用於狀況良好的硬幣。磨損或損壞的硬幣通常會賣得較低的價格。