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July 19, 2009 The 1942 Jefferson Nickel was struck at 3 US Mint facilities; Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. The mintmark for these coins is found on the reverse [tails] side of the coin above the building. A "P" indicates the coin was struck at the Philadelphia mint. A "D" indicates the coin was struck at the Denver Mint. An "S" indicates the coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. There were 2 varities of Jefferson nickels minted in 1942. The early 1942 coins were standard nickels containg 75% copper and 25% nickel, but the later 1942 nickels were 56% copper, 35% silver and 9%manganese. Much of the value of the silver nickel lies with the silver it contains. Coins with noticeable wear are valued by this silver content and are worth about 75 cents . The non-silver nickels with noticeable wear are worth 10 to 50 cents depending upon the actual condition of the coin.The values for better grade Philadelphia nickels are shown in the chart below. Circulated Grades.........1942-P.........1942-P silver EF40..............................$4..................$5 AU55..............................$5..................$7 Uncirculated Grades MS60..............................$6..................$10 MS63..............................$8..................$12 MS64..............................$12................$15 MS65..............................$18................$30
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What is a 1943 P jefferson nickel worth?
It is known as a "war nickel" and actually contains no nickel! But it is 35% silver and is worth about $1.25 for the silver content.
Why is a 1982 p Jefferson nickel worth so much?
There were nearly 300 million 1982-P Jefferson nickels minted. One is worth 5 cents.
Value of 1942 nickel?
There are two different Jefferson nickels dated 1942. One is made from 35% silver with a large "P" or "S" mintmark on the reverse over Monticello. This is a War Nickel that's worth about $1.00 in circulated condition. The other is a common copper-nickel coin that in circulated condition is really only worth face value.
How much is a 1942 American nickel with P on it worth?
That's a silver war nickel from WWII, which contains 35% silver. It's worth about $2.
What is the value of 1942 Jefferson's nickel with both marks S and a P?
Both silver and nickel 5-cent pieces were made in 1942. The ones that contain silver have a large P or S mint mark over the dome of Monticello. Please post new question with the location of the letters you see.
What is a 2005 p Jefferson nickel worth?
It's just a nickel, spend it.
What is a 1943 P jefferson nickel worth?
It is known as a "war nickel" and actually contains no nickel! But it is 35% silver and is worth about $1.25 for the silver content.
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.
Why is a 1982 p Jefferson nickel worth so much?
There were nearly 300 million 1982-P Jefferson nickels minted. One is worth 5 cents.
Value of 1942 nickel?
There are two different Jefferson nickels dated 1942. One is made from 35% silver with a large "P" or "S" mintmark on the reverse over Monticello. This is a War Nickel that's worth about $1.00 in circulated condition. The other is a common copper-nickel coin that in circulated condition is really only worth face value.
How much is a 1942 American nickel with P on it worth?
That's a silver war nickel from WWII, which contains 35% silver. It's worth about $2.
How much is a 1942 counterfeit wartime nickel worth?
Some people confuse the regular issue copper-nickel 1942 Jefferson nickels with the famous 1944 "Henning" counterfeit coins, mostly because of the lack of the large "P" mintmark on the coins. Take it to a coin dealer for an assessment.
What is in the silver alloy of a 1942 p nickel?
The coin is made from a alloy of silver, copper and manganese
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 1982 p Jefferson nickel?
It is in common circulation, it has no precious metal content and is worth 5 cents.
What is a p beretta cal 9 corto mo 1934 brevet nickel 1942 worth?
175 USD
What is the value of a denver war nickel 1942?
No such coin exists. All 1942-D nickels are made out of the standard 75% copper 25% nickel. Only 1942-S and 1942-P nickels were struck out of the "war nickel" alloy of 35% silver. A 1942-D nickel is worth about 7 cents if circulated and a couple of bucks if in better shape.
