1942 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). 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. Total mintage reached 57.9 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left, while the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Designed by Felix Schlag. Wartime silver alloy introduced mid-year. Large mintmark above Monticello distinguishes silver from standard issues. Struck in 56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #84016. Felix Schlag won the 1938 public design competition for the Jefferson Nickel, defeating nearly 400 entries. Wartime silver nickels (1942-P, 1942-S, 1943-1945 P/D/S) are collected for their silver content. Key dates include the 1939-D, 1950-D, and Full Steps (FS) designation specimens.
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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
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1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
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1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-016
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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
