1942 (P) Proof Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $12,600
- Sold
- Grade
- PR68+
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 (P) Proof Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy is a proof nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 27,600 wartime silver-alloy proof nickels dated 1942. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The wartime silver alloy was introduced in the last months of 1942. Large mintmark above Monticello distinguishes silver from standard issues. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Struck in 56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4180.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1942 Repunched Mintmark RPM-035
1942 Repunched Mintmark WRPM-017
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