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 represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from 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. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. 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
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1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-034
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