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What is the value of a 1942-1945-P-S-D World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel set?
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Average circulated, about $22
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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 a war nickel?
It is an American nickel made of copper, silver and manganese during World War 2.
What is the value of a 1945 P World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel?
About $1.90 or so for the silver content. Keep in mind though that for low purity coins like war nickels, most coin dealers offer substantially less than spot on them.
What is the value of a 1942-1945-P World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel set?
About .30 cents to 1.00 dollar, depending on the condition of the coin. There were close to 50 million of these nickels minted, so they are not exceedingly rare.
What is the value of a 1945-P World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel?
There was a large number of these nickels minted, (119,408,100) therefore they are fairly common. In fine condition it is worth $0.60, in extra fine condition it is worth $1.00, uncirculated is worth $7.00.
How do you tell a silver nickel from a regular nickel?
By the date. The Jefferson nickels were made from a copper, silver and manganese alloy during World War II: 1942-1945
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 a war nickel?
It is an American nickel made of copper, silver and manganese during World War 2.
What is the value of a 1945 P World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel?
About $1.90 or so for the silver content. Keep in mind though that for low purity coins like war nickels, most coin dealers offer substantially less than spot on them.
What is the value of a 1942-1945-P World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel set?
About .30 cents to 1.00 dollar, depending on the condition of the coin. There were close to 50 million of these nickels minted, so they are not exceedingly rare.
What is the value of a 1945-P World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel?
There was a large number of these nickels minted, (119,408,100) therefore they are fairly common. In fine condition it is worth $0.60, in extra fine condition it is worth $1.00, uncirculated is worth $7.00.
What year did the US nickel stop being made of silver?
Many people believe that US nickels were once made from silver, like dimes and quarters were, however since its introduction in 1866 nearly all US nickels have been made of a copper-nickel alloy; hence the name "nickel". The nickel did briefly contain a small amount of silver during World War II because nickel was considered a "strategic metal". During this time it was composed of an alloy of copper, silver, and manganese.
Was silver eliminated in coins during World War 2?
No, but copper and nickel was. This is why we have 1943 steel Lincoln cents and the SILVER War Nickels of 1942 to 1945.
What is the value of a World War 2 Jefferson nickel?
These coins were the only US nickels that ever contained silver. The amount is small (less than 2 gm) so in worn condition the coins are worth around a dollar for their metal content.If the coin is in better condition, check its date and see the question "What is the value of a US nickel?" for more information about prices.
1945 nickel with p on back?
This is a "war nickel" - a US 5 cent piece dated between 1942 and 1945. During World War II the metal nickel was a war commodity used for nickel plating steel and iron items. During these years all nickel was sent into war production and the US mints replaced the 35% nickel in 5 cent pieces with silver. Planning to reclaim the silver and melt down nickels after the war, the mint made these easily identifiable with the mint mark above the dome of Monticello on the back - instead of behind Jefferson's pony tail as on all other nickels. I don't believe the planned melt down/reclamation ever happened. As of today (3/25/11) silver has a value of $36+ an ounce - making the "melt value" of the 35% silver in a war nickel $2.09 REGARDLESS OF CONDITION. War nickels in fine condition should rate at least an extra buck to the collector.
Are 1949 nickels silver?
No. 25% Nickel, 75% Copper. All nickels made since the coin was introduced in 1866 have been made of the same alloy except for the famous "war nickels" struck during WWII The Mint started using silver in nickels part-way through 1942 because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. Some 1942 nickels were still made of copper-nickel alloy, but those made from silver, copper, and manganese were identified by the use of a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello. Silver "nickels" were minted through the end of 1945. The normal 25% nickel / 75% copper composition was resumed in 1946. No a 1940 nickel was not made of silver. 1942-1945 nickels had some silver in them. 35%.
A 1944 Jefferson nickel has an s on the back but what does that mean?
Nickel was needed for the war effort during World War II. In order to meet the needs of the military, nickel was not used for the production of the Jefferson Nickel. Beginning in 1942, the composition of the nickel coin was changed from the original alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel to a new alloy which consisted of 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese. In order to show which coins had this new alloy the mint mark which had been located just to the right of Monticello [the building on the back of the Jefferson nickel] was moved to a new position just above the building. Additionally, the size of the mint mark was greatly increased. Also, for the first time in the history of the US Mint, the mint at Philadelphia used a mint mark on one of the coins produced there, the letter "P". Denver continued to use the letter "D" and San Francisco continued to use the letter "S". Since the alloy of the nickel was changed during the mintage year, there are 1942 nickels of the former alloy and there are 1942 nickels of the new alloy. In 1946 the composition of the nickel was again changed and the original alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel was used and continues to be used today.
