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This 1942 Jefferson Nickel Was Bought for 3¢ — Then Sold for $40,000

May 23, 2025 by bgsbd
1942 Jefferson Nickel

In one of the most astonishing coin collecting stories in recent memory, a 1942 Jefferson Nickel purchased at a yard sale for just 3 cents has flipped for an incredible $40,000. This rare war-era coin, once lost in a jar of loose change, has stunned collectors and sparked renewed interest in rare nickels. The Unexpected … Read more

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