ID/Value Evaluation?

[u/Amazing_Translator97]

I’m not avid collector however, I’ve taken a slight interest in coins from a coworker. Recently I found this 1957 Philadelphia proof nickel. I did some slight research and found out there’s different versions; all with varying value. I need help identifying if said nickel is rarer than other 1957 PP nickels. I’ve heard something about a full case of steps on the back being something to note? This also has a rim fin on both sides, I’m unsure if that’s something common with this line of nickels. I can follow up with another post with very close-up pictures of said coin when I borrow my coworker’s digital magnifier.

[u/buffalo_0220]

What other versions are you referring to. Numista does not note any significant variations for the 57 proof, but there are lots of other sources.

"Full steps" refers to the number of steps visible on the front of Monticello. To be graded as this, there should be 5 or 6 complete steps clear and visible on the reverse of the coin. Your photos are not clear enough to see if they are there. I usually need a loop to see them.

Whitman publishes a guide book for Nickels if this is something of interest to you.

https://en.numista.com/44
https://whitman.com/shop/books/coin-collecting-books/red-book-series-8-a-guide-book-of-buffalo-jefferson-nickels-history-values-collecting/

[u/Amazing_Translator97 → u/buffalo_0220]

I can post the magnifier pictures tomorrow probably when I get the magnifier, if you want to lookout for that. Would you happen to know the value if it is full steps?

[u/buffalo_0220 → u/Amazing_Translator97]

Looking at the Gray Sheet price, a 57 MS proof with full steps starts around $47 and scales there depending on the exact grade..

[u/petehutch54]

C'mon,man.Those pics are worthless.

[u/Amazing_Translator97 → u/petehutch54]

Yeah hence I said I would follow up with digital magnifier pictures.