2005 Nickel Errors, Varieties, and Values

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2005 Bison Nickel Errors, Varieties, & Values

2005 bison nickel errors and varieties are collectible coins.  For instance, observe a rare struck-through string 2005 proof nickel mint error.   “Struck through string error coins occur after a piece of string came between the die and the planchet as the nickel was struck.

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Furthermore, the string randomly spreads across the planchet.  Small fibers are visibly protruding from the struck through area. Moreover, these fibers are tiny, and often only seen with a microscope or coin loupe.” – Sullivan Numismatics Inc.

Struck-through Mint Error Coins

Additionally, “a strike-through coin happens when another object comes between a blank and a die at the time of its striking.  In other words, struck through error coins occur when a piece of foreign material comes between the die and a planchet during striking. 

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These coins are extremely rare and a favorite of many coin collectors to obtain.   They’re unique because of the unintentional strike.  Moreover, various materials that coins are struck through consist of staples, string, cloth, screws, or even other coins. – NGCCoin

2005 Bison Nickel Value

Furthermore, Bison nickels don’t have to be an error or variety to be valuable. For instance, a 2005-S 5C Bison DCAM (Proof) coin graded PRDCAM70, sold for $546.00.

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Furthermore, a 2005-D Bison nickel graded MS67, sold for $750.00.  Moreover, a 2005-P 5C American Bison Nickel graded MS66, sold for $1,125.00.




However, a 2005 D Five Cent Speared Bison graded MS66, sold for $2,650.00 in 2021. Therefore keep watch for a Speared Bison specimen in pocket change! Look for a die gouge on the bison. 

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