1945 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 ā estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$11,500 MS67 03-01-2007 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1945 (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. The U.S. Mint produced 119.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 55% of the year's production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Final year of wartime silver composition. Standard copper-nickel alloy resumed in 1946. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. 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 #84025.
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Error Varieties(186)
1945 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1945 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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1945 Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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