It has the same overall design as US nickels minted from 1938 to 2003, with Thomas Jefferson facing left on the front and an image of his house, Monticello, on the back.
The 2 major differences are that the coin is a somewhat different color than standard nickels and it has a large mint mark (P, D, or S) over Monticello's dome. The reason is that from late 1942 to 1945, US nickels were made of a special alloy of copper, silver, and manganese because nickel was needed for the war effort. To distinguish these from other nickels the mint mark position was moved, and a "P" was used for the first time on any Philadelphia-minted US coin.
It doesn't look like anything because there aren't any 1943-dated $500 bills. In fact there are no 1943 US bill of any denomination.If you mean 1934, please see the Related Link for images.
It was known as the "V" Nickel (or Liberty Head Nickel) the obverse featured a personification of Liberty, the reverse had a wreath with a large "V" in it (the Roman numeral for 5)
The 1943 US penny reflects the shortage of some metals due to production for the war. Instead of copper, the pennies were made of steel, and are grey in color.
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.
The first US nickel was dated 1866 so this can't be a nickel, please look at the date again and post a new question.
It doesn't look like anything because there aren't any 1943-dated $500 bills. In fact there are no 1943 US bill of any denomination.If you mean 1934, please see the Related Link for images.
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...
It was known as the "V" Nickel (or Liberty Head Nickel) the obverse featured a personification of Liberty, the reverse had a wreath with a large "V" in it (the Roman numeral for 5)
All coins start out as uncirculated. When released and used is when the wear starts.
The 1943 US penny reflects the shortage of some metals due to production for the war. Instead of copper, the pennies were made of steel, and are grey in color.
The first US nickel was dated 1866 so this can't be a nickel, please look at the date again and post a new question.
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.
Yes it’s a 1943 Jefferson Nickel silver with the capital ( P) over the monticello building . It. Has a slight discoloration on both sides and along the outside cercomphrance it has a couple of very small ding’s . All letters and numbers and face and back appears to be in good condition
The first US Nickel was struck in 1866 so look at the coin again and post new question.
The first US nickel was made in 1866 and the first US coins were made in 1793, look at the coin again and post new question.
Millions Like Us was created on 1943-11-05.
Nickel is a metallic and silver-ish color, just like the US coin, the nickel (worth 5 cents).