Around $1.50.
In 1942 silver nickels were only minted at Philadelphia and San Francisco.
That is a "war nickel". War nickels minted between 1942-45 are identified with a large P, D, or S above the Monticello on the back. These nickels are 35% silver, and so have a definite value. The idiot who says they're worth "about 5 cents" is stupid.
It's worth around $1.50 because it's 35% silver.
A uncirculated 1954 Jefferson Nickel (note spelling) is 25 cents. A coin without a 'D' or 'S' mintmark was made at the Philadelphia Mint. If you found it in change, it's likely not uncirculated. The coin contains no silver and is just face value.
About 1.50
In 1942 silver nickels were only minted at Philadelphia and San Francisco.
That is a "war nickel". War nickels minted between 1942-45 are identified with a large P, D, or S above the Monticello on the back. These nickels are 35% silver, and so have a definite value. The idiot who says they're worth "about 5 cents" is stupid.
It's worth around $1.50 because it's 35% silver.
Average circulated, about $22
That wasn't something done at the mint, rather the cent was likely plated with zinc or nickel. So it has little to no collector value. The US government has never struck a penny in silver.
A uncirculated 1954 Jefferson Nickel (note spelling) is 25 cents. A coin without a 'D' or 'S' mintmark was made at the Philadelphia Mint. If you found it in change, it's likely not uncirculated. The coin contains no silver and is just face value.
About 1.50
It's not silver, it's copper-nickel. In circulated condition it's only worth face value. A nice uncirculated one will retail for $1.50 to $1.75
Copper-nickel, not silver. In circulated condition, each of these coins is only worth $1. Uncirculated in MS63 condition 1971-D and 1972-D Eisenhower Dollars are worth $ 5 and $5, respectively.
5 cents.
The 1936-D Buffalo nickEL is common, average condition coins are $1.00-$3.00
6-29-11>>> Retail value for the 1953-D Jefferson nickel is 10 to 25 cents for average circulated coins.