Values for a circulated war nickel are $1.00-$2.50 depending on the grade
It's worth around $1.50 because it's 35% silver.
About $2.
It is known as a "war nickel" and actually contains no nickel! But it is 35% silver and is worth about $1.25 for the silver content.
It is 35% silver and in circulated condition it is worth about $1.50 in melt.
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.
It's worth at least $1.50 for its silver content (going by silver prices as of 19 June 2012) and upwards of $4 in uncirculated condition.
1913-1938 are the years the us mint minted "buffalo" nickel's.. Only Jefferson nickels were minted in 1943. 1943 nickel is usually called a "War Nickel" (minted during war time w/ silver) Hope I didn't confuse the question...
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.
Mintage of the 1943-P Jefferson nickel is 271,165,000.
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.
Circulated examples of this Jefferson over-date run from $25.00 to $200.00. Mint State examples are $225.00 to $350.00