The 1942 – 1945
Silver Jefferson
Nickels, a junk
silver coin, contains 35%
silver which is 0.0563 troy ounces.
1942 – 1945 Silver Jefferson (War) Nickels: Investor's Junk Silver Guide.
| Year | Mintage | Numismatic Value Range |
|---|
| 1943 D | 15,294,000 | $1.25 – $1,100.00 |
Here are the top 10 most valuable nickels: 1913 Liberty Nickel - The Olsen Specimen: $3,737,500. 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel - Doubled Die Obverse: $350,750. 1926-S Buffalo Nickel: $322,000.
1969 Roosevelt Dime. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1969 Roosevelt Dime value at an average of 10 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.
Mint Marks
As illustrated in the photo in the link below, the mint mark is located on the reverse of the coin, right side next to Monticello for coins dated 1938 to 1942 and 1946 to 1964: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D) and San Francisco (S).The US dime was also changed from 90 percent silver in 1964 to nickel and copper. So, older dimes are worth more than 10 cents. The US nickel is currently made of copper and nickel. The only recent ones of value are the War Nickels (from 1942-1945).
Most premium Jefferson nickel values are found in the early years, 1938 and 1939. They are worth 25 cents to $2 to $25 depending on date, mintmark and condition. Additionally, wartime silver nickels from 1942-1945 because of their silver content, have a minimum value of $0.58 each in Good condition.
Buffalo nickels – prices for these vary; dateless Buffalo nickels are worth 20 cents or more each, and those with dates are worth $1 and up. Jefferson nickels made before 1960 – old Jefferson nickels made in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s have a value of 10 cents or more except for the ones listed below.
Most 1969 series $50 star notes are worth around $75-85 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $100-125. In uncirculated condition the price is around $150-175 for notes with an MS 63 grade.
What is the rarest state quarter to find in circulation? That honor goes to the 2008-D Oklahoma state quarter — which has a mintage of well below 200 million.
1960 Washington Quarter. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1960 Washington Quarter value at an average of $6, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $55. (see details)
A silver proof is unlikely to have got into circulation. A silver coin will look distinctively whiter than a cupro-nickel coin, and should have frosted designs on the obverse and reverse. You can also try the tissue test!
Value: $7 - $65
Between 1932 and 1964, quarters were 90% silver and 10% copper. These silver quarters look like any pre-state quarter 25-cent piece, but are worth a lot more if they're in the right condition.These are the most valuable copper-nickel quarters you should look for:
- 1982-P — $3 and up (values for this quarter and the next 3 quarters are for specimens in circulated grades)
- 1982-D — $1.50 and up.
- 1983-P — $5 and up.
- 1983-D — $3.50 and up.
- 2004-D Wisconsin quarter, extra leaf low — $130 and up.
Check out these eight coins that are worth a lot more than their intended value.
- 2004 Wisconsin state quarter with extra leaf.
- 2. 1995 double die penny.
- 1942-1945 silver nickel.
- 1943 steel penny.
- Ben Franklin half-dollar.
- 1932-1964 silver quarter.
- 'In God We Rust' 2005 Kansas state quarter.
The silver quarters are still basically just worth their weight in silver. However, some of the error quarters are quite valuable. There are known valuable errors that exist for the state quarters from Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Delaware.
- Check the date on the coin. Nickels minted between 1942 and 1945 contain 35% silver.
- Look at the reverse (tails) of the coin. If there is a P, D, or S mintmark above the building, Monticello, then it is a 35% silver “war nickel.”
Type: Jefferson Nickel Year: 1964 Mint Mark: No mint mark Face Value: 0.05 USD Total Produced: 1,024,672,000 Silver Content: 0% Numismatic Value: 5 cents to
1940 Jefferson Nickel. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1940 Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $120.
- Check the date on the coin. Nickels minted between 1942 and 1945 contain 35% silver.
- Look at the reverse (tails) of the coin. If there is a P, D, or S mintmark above the building, Monticello, then it is a 35% silver “war nickel.”
including ASE! $1 face in War nickels contains 1.125 troy ounces of silver. I just noticed this today after years of handling 35%, 40%, 90%, and . 999 silver.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1964 Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 5 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $43. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1964, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1942 P Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 56 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $70.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1942 Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 45 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $75.
The composition of a 1964 nickel is a combination of nickel-copper. The 1964 nickel contains 0% silver. The only Jefferson nickels to contain silver were from 1942–1945 and they contained 35% silver. 1964 and older dollars, half dollars, quarters and dimes all had a 90% silver composition.
This nickel was used during wartime, from the years 1942-1945. During this time, the Jefferson Nickel was minted with silver in order to preserve nickel for the war effort. While the Jefferson Nickel has been produced with some different designs over the years, this coin remains a classic U.S. Mint circulation coin.
A coin collector must know the date to determine its value and see if it is a rare nickel or not. Undated Buffalo nickels are worth about ten cents each, but only because people use them for jewelry, shirt buttons, and a variety of other uses. All other types of nickels without dates are only worth face value.
Higher-grade pieces are worth more, and cleaned and damaged nickels are worth less.
- 1938 – 50 cents.
- 1938-D – $1.
- 1938-S – $1.50.
- 1939-S – 50 cents.
- 1942-D over horizontal D – $1.
- 1942-P – $2.
- 1942-S – $2.
- 1943-P – $2.
The 1961-D Jefferson Nickels are often weak because of worn out dies. Most Jefferson Nickel Five Cent pieces are worth face value. However, some of the coins have silver content or are less common. These coins may be worth slightly more.
All Wheat Pennies are worth more than their face value of . 01 cent. A good rule of thumb is that they are worth at least 3 or 4 cents even in poor condition, but those in good condition (not including special years) are worth at least double digit dollars ($10 or more) when purchased or sold in MS-63 condition.
: : DON'T TAKE ANY WOODEN NICKELS - "First recorded in about 1915, this expression was originally a warning from friends and relatives to rubes leaving the sticks in the great migration from rural areas to the big cities at the turn of the century.
