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When the composition of the 5-cent coin was changed during WW2, the mintmark was moved and enlarged so the silver coins could easily be differentiated from the nickel ones. But at that time there was no mintmark for coins from the main mint. So how could you tell if there was a little blank at the corner of the building or a big blank above it? They solved this dilemma by assigning a P mintmark to the Philadelphia coins for the first time. After the after the war the old mintmark size and position was restored and Philadelphia coins were unmarked until around 1980.
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What is the value of a 1944-P g wartime nickel?
A 1944-P Jefferson nickel in very fine condition (VF20) is worth: $2.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value rises to; $16.00.
Is the silver nickel 1944 with the P on the back worth anything?
It's worth about $1.00 for the silver, collectors value depends on how much wear the coin has $1.25- $3.00
What is the value of a 1944 p nickel?
That is a "war nickel". War nickels minted between 1942-45 are identified with a large P, D, or S above the Monticello on the back. These nickels are 35% silver, and so have a definite value. The idiot who says they're worth "about 5 cents" is stupid.
How does a nickel 1943 looks like?
The only difference is it has a P on the back of it (Opposite of the face)
What is the value of a 1944-P Jefferson Wartime Nickel?
It is worth silver scrap, about $1.50-2 depending on the spot price of silver. It is 35% silver.
What is the value of a 1945 US nickel with a P on the back?
That's a silver war nickel, containing 35% silver, and it's worth at least $2.
How much is a nickel with a P on it worth?
Same as any nickel, the P means it was minted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What does the S mean on the back of a 1945 nickel?
It is the mintmark for the San Francisco Mint. You may also find a D for Denver or a P for Philadelphia. During WWII the nickel's composition was changed because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. To indicate the change, the Mint made the mint mark larger and moved it from the then-standard position at the right of Monticello. In addition, the letter "P" was used for Philadelphia coins for the first time.
Value of 1955 Nickel with p on back?
The P mint mark was only used on the back of nickels dated 1942 to 1945. If that's what you have it's a so-called "war nickel" made of copper, manganese, and silver as a means of conserving nickel for the war effort. They sell for about 80-90 cents in circulated condition. Nickels dated 1980 and later may have a P or D on the front, but they're only worth 5 cents.
What are the release dates for Flying the P-61 Series Airplane - 1944?
Flying the P-61 Series Airplane - 1944 was released on: USA: 1944
What is the aprox value of a 1943 us nickel with a P stamped on the back?
That is what is known as a war nickel, because nickel was needed for WWII, it was needed to change the composition of the nickel to one including 35% silver, as of the time of writing, your coin is worth $1.64 in silver content alone.
What is a 2005 p Jefferson nickel worth?
It's just a nickel, spend it.
