1943 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
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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
$14,688 MS68FS 07-16-2020 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1943 (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 271.2 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left, while the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Designed by Felix Schlag. All 1943 nickels are silver alloy (35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese). Struck in 56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #84018. 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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