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Monticello is the building on the reverse of the coin.

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What type of metal is a 1942 nickel made of?

It depends, as there was actually a change in composition In late 1942.-- If the nickel has no mintmark, or a small mintmark to the right of Monticello on the back of the coin, it is 75% copper and 25% nickel.-- If the nickel has a large mintmark above the dome of Monticello on the back of the coin, it is 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese.


Where can you find the D or S Mintmark on your Jefferson nickel?

1938-1942 Side of Monticello. 1942-1945 Top of Monticello. 1946-1964 Back to side of Building. 1965-1967 No Mintmark. 1968-Present Day On front to right of Jefferson.


How much silver does a 1942 nickel contain?

It depends. If there is no large mintmark over the Monticello it is copper-nickel and contains absolutely NO silver. If there is a large mintmark over the Monticello (P, D or S) it is 35% silver and contains .0563 troy ounces of silver.


What is the value of a 1971 monticello nickel?

Unless it's proof or uncirculated, 5 cents. It's a Jefferson nickel not a Monticello nickel.


What does monticello mean on a nickel?

Monticello is the name of the home of Thomas Jefferson and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The building on the reverse side of the Jefferson Nickel is Monticello.


What is on the back on the nickel?

monticello


Is Monticello on the nickel?

yes


Percentage of silver in 1942 nickel?

War Nickels of 1942-1945 are 35% silver ( .05626oz pure silver ) the silver coins are identified by the large mintmarks above the dome of Monticello on the reverse.


What is the value of a 1942 nickel with a s above the monticello?

This is a War Nickel (1942-1945) that has silver in it. The large "S" above the dome identifies it, circulated coins are valued at $1.00-$3.00 uncirculated are $5.00-$10.00 but all values depend on he grade of the coin.


What is a monticello reverse nickel?

That would be any Jefferson nickel dated 1938-2003 or 2006-present, as the coins feature Monticello on the reverse side (Monticello was Jefferson's house).


What building is on the back of the nickel?

Monticello


What do the symbols on the nickel mean?

The symbol on the back of a nickel is Monticello. Monticello is the home President Thomas Jefferson, who is depicted on the front of the coin.