1942 (S) 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
$4,888 MS67 08-11-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 32.9 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 21% of 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $5 to $34 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 #84017.
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Error Varieties(38)
1942-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1942-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1942-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1942-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1942-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1942-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1942-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1942-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1942-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1942-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-013
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-014
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-015
1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-016
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