1943 Jefferson "p" Nickel; Novice Coin Hobbyist Seeking Advice

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Fendermusicg New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 05/05/2023 01:50 am Is this 1942 "P" Nickel an unusual coin? I'm trying to learn how to identify errors and rare coins as a hobby and I need help with this one. I have seen some of these exact coins in great condition sell for quite a good amount of money but not sure if this one that I have is worth more than the amount printed on it. To me, in comparison with other nickels from the 40's it just looks different. The first letter "o" and both of the letter "L" in the word "Monticello" look much less embossed than all the other letters in the word. Is this product of a double die? The coin has some wear but it looks like there is a possible "Second Eye" on Jeffersons cheek that has been worn down. This is just my second coin as a novice collector that I am trying to I.D. Looking forward to any news, good or bad from more experienced eyes! Report this Post to the Staff

I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 05/05/2023 04:51 am It's worth more than 5 cents because it has silver in it Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 05/05/2023 05:02 am Welcome to a great hobby! I would suggest picking up the RedBook of US coins, and studying up on the minting process. It is a great hobby and there are many ways to pursue it, errors and varieties are one way. First thing you would need to do is learn what errors and varieties are, and how they happen. Just looking for random differences in coins will drive you crazy in a hurry! The weakness of a couple letters on your coin are most likely caused by a slightly filled die or just plain old wear on the coin. Another eye on the cheek is something that really just can't happen in the minting process and is just from random circulation marks. Edited by lcutler 05/05/2023 05:03 am Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15425 Posts	Posted 05/05/2023 05:50 am to the CCF Your coin is a 35% silver War Nickel and is identified by the large mint mark placed above the dome of Monticello. Everything else going on with the coin can be explained as normal circulation wear/damage. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95894 Posts	Posted 05/05/2023 08:52 am with Nickelsearcher here on this well worn 'silver' War Nickel. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19152 Posts	Posted 05/05/2023 09:12 am Agree with all above. Silver isn't a bad thing. Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 05/05/2023 10:23 pm What it is the weight of the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
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1943 Jefferson "P" Nickel; Novice Coin Hobbyist Seeking Advice