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It is the mintmark for the San Francisco Mint. You may also find a D for Denver or a P for Philadelphia.
During WWII the nickel's composition was changed because nickel metal was needed for the war effort. To indicate the change, the Mint made the mint mark larger and moved it from the then-standard position at the right of Monticello. In addition, the letter "P" was used for Philadelphia coins for the first time.
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How much is a 1945 nickel with the letter S on back worth?
1945 makes it a silver war nickel. It contains 35% silver, as opposed to the standard copper-nickel blend because the base metals were needed for the war effort. It's worth at least $1.50 for the silver, and upwards of about $4 in uncirculated condition.
How much money is a 1945 Jefferson s nickel worth?
It's a common coin, worth about $2 for the silver (nickels dated 1942-1945 are the only ones that contain any silver).
What is the value of a 1942 nickel with a s above the monticello?
This is a War Nickel (1942-1945) that has silver in it. The large "S" above the dome identifies it, circulated coins are valued at $1.00-$3.00 uncirculated are $5.00-$10.00 but all values depend on he grade of the coin.
What is the value of a 1945 nickel mint mark S?
About $1 if worn, up to $1.25 with only slight wear. Nickels made from mid-1942 through the end of 1945 contained silver, copper, and manganese because nickel was needed for the war effort. The silver content is what adds to their value today.
Where can you find the D or S Mintmark on your Jefferson nickel?
1938-1942 Side of Monticello. 1942-1945 Top of Monticello. 1946-1964 Back to side of Building. 1965-1967 No Mintmark. 1968-Present Day On front to right of Jefferson.
1945 nickel with an S stamped on the back above the building What is it worth?
A 1945 nickel with an "S" mintmark above Monticello (the building on the back) is a wartime nickel made of 35% silver. Its value depends on the coin's condition and silver content but typically ranges from a few dollars to around $10.
How much is a 1945 nickel with the letter S on back worth?
1945 makes it a silver war nickel. It contains 35% silver, as opposed to the standard copper-nickel blend because the base metals were needed for the war effort. It's worth at least $1.50 for the silver, and upwards of about $4 in uncirculated condition.
What are nickels from the 60's made out of?
The same nickel alloy that is used today. 75% copper, 25% nickel. In fact, the nickel still has the composition that original nickels had back in 1866 when the first nickels were struck. The only change to the nickel is during WWII on nickels dated 1941-1945 with a large mintmark over the Monticello, those nickels are 56% copper, 35% copper, and 9% manganese.
How much money is a 1945 Jefferson s nickel worth?
It's a common coin, worth about $2 for the silver (nickels dated 1942-1945 are the only ones that contain any silver).
What is the value of a 1942-1945-P-S-D World War 2 Jefferson silver nickel set?
Average circulated, about $22
What is the value of a 1942 nickel with a s above the monticello?
This is a War Nickel (1942-1945) that has silver in it. The large "S" above the dome identifies it, circulated coins are valued at $1.00-$3.00 uncirculated are $5.00-$10.00 but all values depend on he grade of the coin.
What is a US buffalo nickel with an s on the back worth?
You need to add the year. An S mintmark tells us nothing.
What is the value of a 1945 nickel mint mark S?
About $1 if worn, up to $1.25 with only slight wear. Nickels made from mid-1942 through the end of 1945 contained silver, copper, and manganese because nickel was needed for the war effort. The silver content is what adds to their value today.
1943 penny nickel?
??? Pennies are 1-cent coins, nickels are 5-cent coins. Saying "penny nickel" is like an "inch foot" and doesn't mean anything. Please post a new question after you determine what you have, including its denomination and mint mark (on a cent, there might be a D or S under the date, on a nickel there will be a P, D, or S above the dome of Monticello on the back)
Where can you find the D or S Mintmark on your Jefferson nickel?
1938-1942 Side of Monticello. 1942-1945 Top of Monticello. 1946-1964 Back to side of Building. 1965-1967 No Mintmark. 1968-Present Day On front to right of Jefferson.
How do you tell if a 1942-1945 nickel is silver or not?
Nickels minted between 1942-1945 during World War II were made with a composition of 35% silver because of nickel shortages. You can check the edge of the coin for a large "P," "D," or "S" mintmark above Monticello to distinguish these silver nickels from regular ones.
's face is on the nickel and dime?
the nickel is thomas Jefferson
