1942 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$5,288 MS67+FS 02-18-2016 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1942 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 57.9 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 4 variants, accounting for 37% of the year's production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Wartime silver alloy introduced mid-year. Large mintmark above Monticello distinguishes silver from standard issues. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $5 to $29 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #84016.
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Error Varieties(82)
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-0010
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-013
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-014
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-015
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-016
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-017
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-018
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-019
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-020
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-021
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-022
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-023
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-024
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-025
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-026
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-027
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-028
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-029
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-030
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-031
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-032
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-033
