1942-P Jefferson Nickel Type 2 FS - U.S. Coin Prices from our Auction Archive
Jefferson Nickels date back to 1938 and were originally designed by Felix Schlag. From 1942 to 1945, "Wartime" nickels were were composed of a silver alloy, as nickel was an important wartime material. A large mintmark was placed above Monticello on the reverse to indicate the change.
GreatCollections has sold 288 of the 1942-P Jefferson Nickel Type 2 FS in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $15 to $12,994, in grades 62 to 68+.
The design was made by: Felix Schlag.
GreatCollections has sold 288 of the 1942-P Jefferson Nickel Type 2 FS in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $15 to $12,994, in grades 62 to 68+.
The design was made by: Felix Schlag.
Country:
United States
Year:
1942
Denomination:
5c
PCGS / Industry #:
84016
Additional Info:
Type 2
Strike Type:
Business Strike
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Mintage:
57,873,000
Coin Weight:
5 g
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Composition:
.560 copper, .350 silver, .090 manganese, with net weight .05626 oz pure silver