Category Archives: Jefferson War Nickels – Type 2, Silver Alloy (1942-1945)

Find information on Silver War Jefferson Nickel Varieties (1942-1945) including reverse design varieties, double dies, re-punched mint-marks and popular other popular errors and varieties.

1945-S Jefferson Nickel RPM#1

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1945-S 5C S/S Northeast RPM#1 (Regular Strike)

http://liferesetbutton.com/pmdd Markers

webpage Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed)
Stage B: Reverse is MDS
Die crack in hair – MDS
Light die crack over bust line
Stage C: Reverse is LDS
Heavy die crack over bust line – LDS

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Diameter:
21.20 millimeters
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Weight:
5.00 grams
Edge:
Plain
Mintage:
58,939,000
Metal Content:
56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese

 

1945-P 5C Doubled Die Reverse (Regular Strike)

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1945-P 5C Doubled Die Reverse (Regular Strike)

 

The 1945-P is a very scarce and desirable variety.  It has very strong doubling seen on the word MONTICELLO under the building, this coin is also considered a major War Nickel variety.

 

Diameter:
21.20 millimeters
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Weight:
5.00 grams
Edge:
Plain
Mintage:
119,408,100
Metal Content:
56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese

1945-P 5C (Regular Strike)

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1981-d-jefferson-nickel-v2_opt 1943-p-war-nickel-retained-crack-2_opt1945-P 5C (Regular Strike)

 

PCGS #:
4025
Diameter:
21.20 millimeters
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Weight:
5.00 grams
Edge:
Plain
Mintage:
119,408,100
Metal Content:
56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese