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Yes. All the silver war nickels had a large mint mark on the reverse side above Monticello, even Philadelphia.
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When were war nickels made?
Silver War Nickels were made from Oct.-1942 to Dec-1945. They're distinguished by a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello.
I have checked my coins date its a 1941 p mint mark above the monticello building but those are usually wartime nickels i do not know if its rare or fake can somebody tell me?
War Nickel, or silver nickels started in 1942 through 1945. 1942 produced both nickels out of nickel and nickels from silver. The non silver ones do not have the large mint mark while the silver ones have the large mint mark.
How can you tell a World War 2 nickel?
War nickels are distinguished by a large mint mark letter (P, D, or S) over the dome of Monticello on the back.These coins were struck from late 1942 until 1945. Some 1942 nickels were struck in the standard composition; these do not have a large mint mark. War nickels were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese because nickel metal was needed for the war effort.
Silver War Nickel 1942 - 1945?
Because of the urgent need for nickel metal during WWII, virtually all of which must be imported into the United States, the nickel or 5 cent piece was changed from 75% copper and 25% nickel to 35% silver, 9% manganese, remainder copper, in roughly October, 1942. All nickels for 1943, 1944 and 1945 were made from this alloy. Obviously, some 1942 nickles were made from the original alloy, which contains no silver, as explained above. They can be easily differentiated because the mint mark moved to above the dome of Monticello with the change, on the reverse side of the coin and, for the first time in U. S. coinage history, a "P" was added for those coins minted in Philadelphia. The copper/nickel 1942 nickels show the mint mark in the same location as the other Jefferson nickels minted since 1938 and after 1945.
What years were War Nickels minted?
War Nickels were minted from late 1942 until the end of 1945. Because nickel was a strategic metal, the Mint was forced to change the composition of the 5¢ piece from its standard 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy to an alloy composed of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese. When new, "nickels" made from this alloy were almost indistinguishable from the old composition. To identify them the Mint moved the mint mark position from the right side of Monticello to above its dome, made the letter much larger, and for the first time used a P for coins minted in Philadelphia. Both Philadelphia and Denver struck standard nickels during early 1942. These can be identified by the lack of a mint mark (Phila) or a small D to the right of Monticello.
Do 1942-1945 nickels have to have mint marks to have silver in them?
In WWII, The United States had to use 56% Copper, 35% Silver, and 9% Manganese. The dates for these 35% silver nickels are 1942(P,S) (NOT D), 1943(P,D,S), 1944(P,D,S), and 1945(P,D,S). The mint marks on these coins are located above the dome of Monticello. Contrary to popular misunderstanding, these are the only US nickels that ever contained silver. The rest are all made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
When were war nickels made?
Silver War Nickels were made from Oct.-1942 to Dec-1945. They're distinguished by a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello.
What mint is a 1972 Eisenhower dollar if there's no mint mark?
Philadelphia. With the exception of nickels dated 1942-1945, coins minted in Philadelphia didn't have a mint mark until 1979 for dollars and 1980 for halves, quarters, dimes, and nickels.
Where is the mint mark on a US nickel?
For nickels minted in 1964 and earlier, the mint mark position is usually on the reverse, or "tails" side, of the coin. Up till 1912, all nickels were minted at Philadelphia and didn't have mint marks. Also nickels minted at Philadelphia from 1912 to 1979 don't have mint marks either.Specific positions:Liberty ("V") nickels 1912: Under the dot at roughly the 8:00 position on the reverse.Indian Head / buffalo nickels 1913-1938: Under the words FIVE CENTS.Jefferson nickels 1938-mid 1942 and 1946-1964: to the right of MonticelloJefferson nickels mid-1942 to 1945: above the dome of MonticelloJefferson nickels 1968-present: near the dateMint mark letters are as follows:No mint mark (1866-mid 1942 and 1946-1964) = PhiladelphiaP (mid 1942-1945, 1980 and later) = PhiladelphiaD = Denver (1912-present)S = San Francisco (1912-1955 and 1968-1970; proof coins 1968-present)The reason for the change in mid-1942 is that nickel was needed for the war effort. The coin's composition was temporarily changed from copper-nickel to a manganese-copper-silver alloy, and the mint mark position was moved to indicate the change in metals.
Are 1941 nickels all silver?
No. The only U.S. nickels that contain any silver are those dated 1942-1945, as nickel (the metal) was needed for the war effort. They are distinguished by the large mint marks on the reverse side, above Monticello. All nickels before and after contain a blend of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Were there 1972 quarters with a P mint mark?
No. The P mint mark didn't appear on most coins until 1980. Dates for "P" mint marks" > Nickels: mid-1942 to 1945 > Dollars: 1979-present > Dimes, quarters, and halves: 1980-present The P mint mark isn't used on cents.
Where is the mint mark on a 1964 US nickel?
The mint mark positions for Jefferson nickels are:1938-late 1942 and 1946 to 1964: to the right of Monticello on the backLate 1942 to 1945: above the dome of Monticello1965 to 1967: No mint marks were used on any US coins regardless of where they were made1968 to 2004: to the right of the tail of Jefferson's wig2005: Below the word Liberty2006-present: Below the datePossible mint marks are:"P" or no mint mark = Philadelphia"D" = Denver"S" = San Francisco
I have checked my coins date its a 1941 p mint mark above the monticello building but those are usually wartime nickels i do not know if its rare or fake can somebody tell me?
War Nickel, or silver nickels started in 1942 through 1945. 1942 produced both nickels out of nickel and nickels from silver. The non silver ones do not have the large mint mark while the silver ones have the large mint mark.
Are all nickels below 1945 silver?
No. The only US nickels containing any silver are those dated 1942-1945 (and not all in '42). They're easy to identify because of the large mint mark on the back. Everything before and after is the same copper/nickel blend that's been in use since nickels were first introduced.
You can not find a mint mark on your 1904 Silver dollar is it still worth something?
Of course. Except for the famous "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945, all coins made in Philadelphia did not have mint marks until 1979/80. During most of that time Philadelphia was the largest Mint so the majority of coins in circulation did not carry mint marks. Check the Related Question for more information on your coin's retail value.
What yr was dimes and nickels less silver?
U.S. dimes were 90% silver through 1964. The only nickels to ever contain silver are "war nickels," dated 1942-1945, distinguished by the large mint mark on the back.
Do all of the war time nickels have mint marks?
Yes, all the silver war nickels have mint marks, even Philadelphia. There will be a large letter P, D, or S above Monticello.
