1943 P Nickel Possible Transitional Error.

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,604
juliusolis Valued Member United States 175 Posts	Posted 02/13/2021 7:08 pm I found this 1943 P Nickel that weigh 4.94 grams. I compared it with my other War Nickels by doing the drop test. I know that it is wrong to do a drop test but I do not have any option at the moment and the sound it produces is very dull compared to others. I watched youtube video N8c347_teB4 * Edited by Staff to add YouTube tags. [youtube][/youtube] Please use them in the future. We prefer embedded video. * Can this be also the same coin referred to that video? Can anyone help me where I can check the metal composition of this coin aside from sending to a third party grader. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/13/2021 7:22 pm As the video says, you'd have to have a professional test to be certain since the weights are the same for both copper-nickel and copper-silver planchets. Your call. Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 02/13/2021 7:46 pm The image of it on the scale sure displays the appearance of a typical wartime circulated nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 02/13/2021 7:49 pm Jewelry stores that buy used jewelry usually have an XRF gun Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 02/14/2021 05:48 am There is nothing to indicate that it is anything other than a normal nickel. Forget the drop test, there could be a planchet void, or some foreign substance on the coin that would change the sound so it really means nothing. The only option is to have it tested as previously stated. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/14/2021 3:24 pm 5 grams is normal, so with coin wear it could remove from the coin the metal to lighten it a little. But nothing special about it that I can see. It is a silver melt coin though. Worth more than face value. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,604

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.23 seconds to rattle this change.