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.
The value of a 1945 5-cent coin, commonly known as a nickel, can vary based on its condition and mint mark. In general, a typical 1945 nickel in average condition is worth between 50 cents to a few dollars. However, if it is in excellent condition or has a rare mint mark, it could be valued higher. Collectors often consult price guides or numismatic resources for precise valuations.
Prior to 1979/80, coins struck at Philadelphia didn't carry mint marks*, so your nickel comes from that mint. Please see the Related Question for value information. (*) So-called "war nickels" bore the P mint mark from 1942 to 1945. The first coin to regularly carry a P was the 1979 SBA dollar. The next year, all other denominations except the cent were also given P mint marks.
The U.S. Mint has never used a "T" mint mark. Examine your coin closely and then post a new question.
$2 to $9000 depending upon the mint mark and the condition of the coin.
This will vary greatly depending on date and mint mark.
The value of a 1945 5-cent coin, commonly known as a nickel, can vary based on its condition and mint mark. In general, a typical 1945 nickel in average condition is worth between 50 cents to a few dollars. However, if it is in excellent condition or has a rare mint mark, it could be valued higher. Collectors often consult price guides or numismatic resources for precise valuations.
The value would depend on the condition and date of the coin.
Check it again. By 1980, all U.S. nickels had mint marks. That said, a 1985 nickel is worth 5 cents.
It may be a little older but is very common, just face value.
Prior to 1979/80, coins struck at Philadelphia didn't carry mint marks*, so your nickel comes from that mint. Please see the Related Question for value information. (*) So-called "war nickels" bore the P mint mark from 1942 to 1945. The first coin to regularly carry a P was the 1979 SBA dollar. The next year, all other denominations except the cent were also given P mint marks.
The U.S. Mint has never used a "T" mint mark. Examine your coin closely and then post a new question.
$2 to $9000 depending upon the mint mark and the condition of the coin.
The coin is still found in circulation and is face value
July 25, 2009 The value of a circulated Jefferson war nickel is based mainly upon the value of the silver they contain which is $0.78 today. In uncirculated collector coins the values vary greatly with the year and mint mark. To establish an estimated value for an uncirculated Jefferson war nickel, the year and mint mark must be known.
1976, Kennedy Bicentennial Half Dollar; with no mint mark, copper-nickel clad, uncirculated-$1.25 with D mint mark, copper-nickel clad, uncirculated-$1.25 with S mint mark, copper-nickel clad, proof-$1.75 with S mint mark, silver clad, uncirculated-$4.00, proof-$5.00There were so many hundreds of millions of these minted that if your coin has been in circulation, it has no added value and probably never will.
Please check your pocket change. It's a common coin worth face value only.The letters are actually FS and are not a mint mark. They're the monogram of Felix Schlag, the coin's designer. They're on ALL nickels dated 1965 and later, except for some of the Lewis and Clark coins that have different images.The mint mark on a 1978 nickel would be between the date and the end of Jefferson's wig. If there's no mint mark, it was made in Philadelphia. (The P mint mark only appears on nickels dated 1942-45 and 1980-present)
Just 5 cents