1943-D Nickel Value While this is one of the rarest of the war nickels, it can still be found in circulation with careful searching. Worn examples are worth about $2 to $3, and uncirculated specimens have a value of $10 to $15 apiece.
Is my 1943 nickel worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 S Jefferson Nickel value at an average of $2.20, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $65.
What is a double eye nickel?
The doubling of the eye is located below the original eye and is very prominent even in circulated grades. Here are a few photos of both mint state and circulated doubled eye Jefferson Nickels. The circulated coin above is an AU50 graded by PCGS and sold for $60 last year.
What were 1943 nickels made of?
Nearly 400 million five-cent coins were made in 1943, with the vast majority coming from the Philadelphia mint. 1943 five-cent coins, which actually contain an alloy comprised of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese, don’t contain any nickel at all, a material that was saved for the war effort.
How much is a 1943 P wartime nickel worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 P Jefferson Nickel value at an average of $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $450.
Where is the second eye on a 1943 nickel?
There is a very prominent second eye just south of Jefferson’s eye. Per Bill Fivaz, the master die for 1943 had some doubling, so all 1943 nickels exhibit some kind of doubling. This one is extremely prominent, though.
Are there different types of 1943 p nickel?
There are a couple of notable varieties of the 1943-P nickel, both of which can raise the value of any specimen. Both are doubled die varieties.
Is the double eye nickel an error coin?
The Double Eye nickel is an easily visible and attributable error coin adding to its appeal and status within the early Jefferson nickel series. Many collectors routinely add the variety as part of a complete date and mint set of vintage nickels.
Where is the mint mark on a 1943 Jefferson nickel?
On wartime nickels, the mint mark is prominently displayed above Monticello on the reverse, including a “P” for Philadelphia. This was the first time a mint mark for Philadelphia had appeared on a US coin. The Jefferson nickel in 1943 saw very high production numbers, with almost 400,000 coins struck.
