Nickel was highly valued for use in armor plating, and Congress ordered the removal of this metal from the five-cent piece, effective October 8, 1942. From that date, and lasting through the end of 1945, five-cent pieces bore the regular design but were minted from an alloy of copper, silver and manganese. 1942 D small mint mark to the right of the Monticello bldg. ( not silver ) 75% Copper 25% Nickel 1942 P Large mint mark above dome of Monticello bldg. ( 35% silver ) 56% Copper 35% Silver 9% Manganese 1942 P Ty 2 PROOF Large mint mark above dome of Monticello bldg. ( 35% silver ) 56% Copper 35% Silver 9% Manganese The easiest way to check for a silver war nickel is the year-date on the coin. All nickels produced from 1942 to 1945 use the 35% silver composition. On the reverse (tails) side of the coin, you'll still find the familiar building known as Monticello, Jefferson's famous estate that he supposedly designed himself. It’s easy to tell a “wartime” nickel from a regular one, because the 35% silver nickels have a large “P,” “D,” or “S” mintmark over the dome of Monticello on the reverse. In fact, the 1942 Jefferson nickel minted in Philadelphia was the first United States coin to ever bear a “P” mintmark. Only 1942-S and 1942-P nickels were struck out of the "war nickel" alloy of 35% silver. A 1942-D nickel is worth about 7 cents if circulated and a couple of bucks if in better shape. Additional Info: A wartime nickel with no P is not a silver wartime nickel. If you see a P you are holding a silver nickel. Wartime nickels were issued in 35% silver from 1942-1945 as Nickel was a resource needed for the World War II. These Nickels are usually ugly and grimy but a great way to stock up on silver at near spot or under.
Unfortunately not, in 1942 Philadelphia minted both silver and standard nickels. The coin pictured is the standard copper nickel alloy still found 1942 P - 1945 S MIXED 35% SILVER WAR NICKELS CIRCULATED ROLLS 40 COIN PER ROLL! $42.00. FreeShipping. Guaranteed by Saturday, Mar 21.
Silver Nickels. One of the more unusual Silver coins was the Jefferson Nickel of 1942 to 1945.Jefferson Nickels were first minted in 1938 and made of 75% Copper and 25% Nickel. However, in 1942, with World War II raging in Europe and the Pacific, Nickel became a critical war material. “War Nickels,” or Jefferson Nickels that were minted from 1942-1945, are also popular among coin collectors due to their historical significance and the fact that they contain a small amount of silver rather than nickel. In addition certain types of Jefferson Nickels may be vastly more collectable than others. Additionally, wartime silver nickels from 1942-1945 because of their silver content, have a minimum value of $0.67 each in Good condition. A key to coin values is understanding today's collector market. Realize, an "Uncirculated" Jefferson nickel is the quality pursued. Most others have minimum value unless in this grade.
We are pleased to offer for sale this nbsp War Nickels Set it includes all business strike Jefferson Silver War Nickels from - in GEM BU. From late 1942 through 1945, the Jefferson Nickel was struck in a silver alloy, to make more copper and nickel available for the war effort. To distinguish this War Nickels are the only silver nickels minted by the United States Mint. The Jefferson War Nickels contain 35% silver and were minted from the end of 1942 a redesign in 1938, a contest was held to find the Buffalo Nickel's re- The silver Jefferson Nickels issued during World War II (1942-1945) are often collected Jefferson Wartime Silver Nickels: See How Much War Nickels (1942-1945) Are Worth Today. In writing about our personal experiences, we sometimes mention And remember that the war nickels and regular nickels were only both minted at the Philadelphia mint. The Denver mint only produced standard CuNi nickels and the San Francisco mint only produced war nickels. Here are some photos to show you the difference between a standard 1942 and a 1942 war nickel.
They are worth 25 cents to $2 to $25 depending on date, mintmark and condition. Uncirculated Jefferson Nickel. Additionally, wartime silver nickels from 1942-