美国镍币：价值和稀有的遗产

镍在美国有着悠久的历史，它于 1794 年首次出现，是由金、银或铜制成的“半角硬币”。现代镍于 1866 年推出，经历了多次设计变更，从“盾牌镍”到现在的“杰斐逊镍”。较旧的镍币，尤其是第一次世界大战前铸造的镍币，具有很高的价值，其中最有价值的是罕见的 1913 年自由头像镍币，估计价值超过 300 万美元。

The History and Value of American Nickels

美国镍币的历史和价值

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.

美国镍币是当今流通中无处不在的硬币，其历史可以追溯到 18 世纪末。第一枚五美分硬币，称为“半角硬币”，于 1794 年首次面世。然而，这些早期硬币的材质不是镍，而是金、银或铜。

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).

正如我们所知，现代镍于 1866 年推出。被称为“盾牌镍”，它一直生产到 1883 年。随后的镍设计包括自由头像镍（1883-1913 年）、水牛头镍或印第安头像镍（1913 年） -1938 年）和杰斐逊镍币（1938 年至今）。

Rare and Valuable Nickels

稀有且有价值的镍

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.

最有价值的镍币通常是在第一次世界大战前的旧铸币中发现的。然而，某些战时镍币（1942-45 年）由于银和锰含量增加（这是战时保护措施），价格也很高。此外，错误的五分钱，例如年份印在较旧年份上的“过时”，可能会带来可观的金额。

The Legendary 1913 Liberty Head Nickel

传奇 1913 年自由女神头像镍币

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.

迄今为止最令人垂涎​​的镍币是 1913 年的自由头像镍币，美国金银将其描述为美国历史上“最具传奇色彩和神秘”的硬币之一。有传言说，它是在从自由头像硬币到布法罗镍币的过渡过程中非法生产的。据了解，1913 年自由头像镍币仅存世五枚，而且从未正式发行。如今它们的估计价值超过 300 万美元。

Other Valuable Nickels

其他有价值的镍

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:

虽然 1913 年的自由头像镍币极为罕见，但还有其他有价值的镍币在流通，尽管其价值要低得多。美国金银公司提供以下九种硬币的估价：

• 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 水牛镍合金： $4,2001916 双模水牛镍合金： $3,8001918/17-D 水牛镍合金（过时）： $3,5001879 盾形镍合金： $2,4001937-D 3 腿水牛镍合金： $2,0001880 盾形镍合金： $2,0001942-P 杰斐逊镍币：$8001950-D 杰斐逊镍币：$600-$8001939 “双蒙蒂塞洛”：$500 值得注意的是，这些价值适用于状况良好的硬币。磨损或损坏的硬币通常会卖得较低的价格。