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.
You've got to be a bit more specific on how it is stamped wrong before we can assign a premium over silver value on the coin.
A little under $2.
Around $1.50.
as of today silver prices approx 1.01usd
A 1943 S nickel is worth $1.25 in G-4, $1.50 In F-12, $4.00 in EF-40, $7.00 in MS-60.
You've got to be a bit more specific on how it is stamped wrong before we can assign a premium over silver value on the coin.
A little under $2.
Around $1.50.
About $2.
as of today silver prices approx 1.01usd
A 1943 S nickel is worth $1.25 in G-4, $1.50 In F-12, $4.00 in EF-40, $7.00 in MS-60.
Values for a circulated war nickel are $1.00-$2.50 depending on the grade
It is 35% silver and in circulated condition it is worth about $1.50 in melt.
That's a silver war nickel. On average, it's worth about $2, or upwards of $4 if uncirculated.
Please check again and post a new question. Buffalo nickels were struck from 1913 to 1938. Any nickel dated 1943 would be a familiar Jefferson nickel.
Please check the coin again and post a new, separate question. Indian Head nickels were struck from 1913 to 1938. A 1943 nickel would have the familiar image of Thomas Jefferson on it.
They aren't silver, they are steel. And usually worth anywhere from 3 to 5 cents in average condition.