1942 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy - Repunched Mintmark RPM-012

Description

An S/S Southwest variety from the San Francisco Mint, this VarietyVista-documented 1942-S wartime silver Jefferson Nickel RPM-012 tracks four progressive die states. Die markers UVC-054 / DMR-013: Stage A at VEDS (unconfirmed); Stage B with a die crack from right dome southwest between pillar #1 and #2 at EDS, and obverse at EDS; Stage C with reverse at EMDS and a die crack from bust to rim at EMDS; Stage D at LDS (unconfirmed). The VEDS designation for Stage A indicates very early die state specimens are anticipated but not yet confirmed. Struck in 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese at 5.0 grams and 21.21 mm, the 1942-S features the oversized S above Monticello, following the large-mintmark convention established across all three wartime mint facilities to distinguish the emergency silver-content composition.

Die Markers

• UVC-054
• DMR-013
• Stage A:
• VEDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die crack from Right dome Southwest between pillar # 1 and # 2 – EDS
• Obverse is EDS
• Stage C:
• Reverse is EMDS
• Die crack bust to rim – EMDS
• Stage D:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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