1940-1949

1943-S Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

Nickels during World War II were composed of copper, silver and manganese to eliminate the need for nickel which was a critical wartime material. Large mintmarks were added to these coins to...

1943-D Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

Because of its extreme hardness, nickel became a critical component in arms production during World War II. In 1942 an emergency wartime Jefferson 5 cent piece premiered, containing copper, silver...

1947-D Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1949-S Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1946-D Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1940-S Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1947-S Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1941-D Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1941-S Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1942-P Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmNo MM

1942-D Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper, 25% Nickel5g 21.2mm MM - Reverse; right of Monticello

1944-P Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

Nickel was a critical material for armaments during World War II. Regular Jefferson nickels were replaced with silver-alloy types from 1942 to 1945. To distinguish these coins from regular issues,...

1944-S Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1945-D Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1946-S Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel 5g 21.2mm MM - Reverse right of Monticello

1948-P Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmNo MM

1948-S Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

1940-D Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1942-S Jefferson Nickel Good

56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1943-P Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1945-S Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1944-D Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1948-D Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1949-D Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmMM - Reverse right of Monticello

1949-P Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmNo MM

1942-P Jefferson Nickel War Time Good

1942-1945 considered "WARTIME". They were minted using silver instead of nickel due to the nickel shortage needed for ammunition.56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1940-P Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmNo MM

1946-P Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmNo MM

1947-P Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmNo MM

1945-P Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated

56% Copper/35% Silver/9% Manganese5g21.2mmMM - Reverse above Monticello

1941-P Jefferson Nickel Good

75% Copper/25% Nickel5g21.2mmNo MM

Complete 1942-1945 P, D & S WWII Silver Jefferson Nickel Circ Set

Due to its strength, nickel was a crucial metal diverted to armament production during WWII. Nickel was used for all manner of military equipment, even in the armor plating of the battleship USS...