1943 (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
$9,000 MS68 02-01-2017 eBay
Description
Part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series, the 1943 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy is a nickel from the San Francisco Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 104.1 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 16% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. All 1943 nickels are silver alloy (35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese). Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. 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 #84021.
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Error Varieties(48)
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-013
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-014
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-015
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-016
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-017
CU-5c-1943S-01 Cud
CU-5c-1943S-02 Cud
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