Value? 1945 nickel

[Lisae228]

Anyone know the value and opinions on if I should get it graded. Thank you

[Just Bob]

A quick look at the NGC price guide tells me that it would need to grade MS67, (or if it has at least 5 full steps, MS66,) in order to make it financially feasible to have it graded. To be honest, between the glare and the scratches on the holder, I can't see it well enough to make a call on either the grade or the steps.

Since you have the coin in hand, try comparing it to the pictures HERE, and see if you can determine what the grade is.

[Crawtomatic]

Agreed with Just Bob.  The scratches on the holder are distracting but I think I can see a hit on the steps under the second column that would prevent FS.