1946 Silver Jefferson Nickel

A silver one would have a giant mintmark above Monticello. That nickel is worth 5 cents.

It would be struck from an alloy containing 35% silver. There are non-destructive tests that could be performed to verify this.

While it's possible that a left over war composition planchet made it to the 1946 nickel production, it is not likely.

What evidence do you see to believe this is the case here? I see from your photographs a well worn 1946 Philly mint Jefferson nickel with 5 cents.

Hey,Had to step out for a minute. I appreciate your help.I have two of the 1943 Jefferson nickels with the P mint mark at the top. The main reason for my question is the hope of a lucky find into a transitional error. The nickel in question weighs 4.9g and compared to my 1943 the color tone is completely seperate and the sound when it rings before sealing it. The seal was the only way I could find not to wear or damage the coin(s) & it also allows me to place a descriptive label. I use lamenate but not the kind using any type of adhesive. The type I use is sealed by a very low heat.The heat I use isn't anymore than body temp. and it only substains it for two seconds max so I have been using that method on all my coins and haven't had any problems. It seems to protect the coins well.You guys in these forums are truly gonna help me out in so many ways. I've got a bunch of inquiries and the knowledge is great.If you guys see anything in my posts that could ever potentially harm any of my coins please constructive criticism is welcome.

@coinutty, since you are asking for feedback on your coin storage system, I would respectfully suggest that you put away the heat sealer and purchase 2x2 specifically meantfor storing coins. I am concerned that your current system might damage the coins over time (e.g. From the plasticizer).

I would find a local coin dealer who buys silver. They usually have a testing "gun" and can tell you if it has any silver content. It does have the look of silver. If it was a regular 1946 struck on the war-time planchet, you would have a rare find. I'm not familiar with the weight difference between a later clad Jefferson and the war-time 35%(?) silver Jefferson. Does its weight match with one or the other?