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Some people confuse the regular issue copper-nickel 1942 Jefferson nickels with the famous 1944 "Henning" counterfeit coins, mostly because of the lack of the large "P" mintmark on the coins. Take it to a coin dealer for an assessment.
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What is the value of a denver war nickel 1942?
No such coin exists. All 1942-D nickels are made out of the standard 75% copper 25% nickel. 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.
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.
What is the value of a 1942 1945 P World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel set?
Just going by silver content, they're worth about $2 each.
What is the value of wartime nickels?
As of 10/2015, war nickels sell for about $1 in average condition.Prices for coins in better condition vary a lot depending on date, mint mark, and amount of wear. There's specific information at the questions "What is the value of a US nickel?", for years 1942 through 1945.War nickels are worth more than other nickels of that era because they were made of an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese due to wartime metal shortages. They can be identified by a large mint mark letter over the dome of Monticello on the back.All other US nickels are made of an alloy of 25% nickel and 75% copper.
What does the P stand for on a war nickel?
It's the mint mark for Philadelphia, the same as on coins minted there since 1980. When the nickel's composition was changed in late 1942 due to wartime metal shortages, the coin's mint mark was made larger and moved from the right to Monticello to above its dome to indicate the new alloy. The letter "P" was used for the first time on any US coin, along with D (Denver) and S (San Francisco).
What medal is used for a nickel?
75% copper 25% nickel "Wartime Nickels" (mid-1942 to 1945) 56% copper 35% silver 9% manganese
1942 S nickel?
It's worth about a dollar just for the silver in it.
How much is a 1942 American nickel with P on it worth?
That's a silver war nickel from WWII, which contains 35% silver. It's worth about $2.
What is the value of a denver war nickel 1942?
No such coin exists. All 1942-D nickels are made out of the standard 75% copper 25% nickel. 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.
What is a 1942 nickel worth?
If it's a regular nickel, 5 cents. If it's a silver war nickel (with a large mint mark on the back), $2.
1939 us nickel?
War nickels were only made from 1942-1945. Your nickel is worth exactly five cents.
What is a 1942 buffalo nickel worth?
No such thing. The last year for buffalo nickels was 1938.
How much is a 1942 nickel?
The last Buffalo nickel was made in 1938. A 1942 dated Jefferson that has a large mintmark on the reverse is 35% silver and worth about $1.00. If it does not have the large mintmark just spend it.
When was Wartime Information Board created?
Wartime Information Board was created in 1942.
When was Council on Books in Wartime created?
Council on Books in Wartime was created in 1942.
What is the value of 1940 1942 and 1944 US nickels?
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
How much is a 1942 buffalo nickel?
The last Buffalo nickel was made in 1938. A 1942 dated Jefferson that has a large mintmark on the reverse is 35% silver and worth about $1.00. If it does not have the large mintmark just spend it.
