{"product_id":"1943-p-jefferson-nickel-pcgs-vg10-wwii-silver-war-nickel","title":"1943-P Jefferson Nickel PCGS VG10 – WWII Silver “War Nickel”","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b75d7894-a8f3-495b-9172-3a961df1d81e-23\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b75d7894-a8f3-495b-9172-3a961df1d81e-23\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-48\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4274200f-907b-4e51-8150-c5fdefde50ea\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eThe 1943-P Jefferson Nickel is a historic World War II-era coin, part of the famous \u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e“War Nickel”\u003c\/strong\u003e series produced from 1942 to 1945. During this time, the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited States Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e altered the coin’s composition to conserve nickel for military use, creating a unique and collectible silver alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eThis example is graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eVG10 (Very Good 10)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, showing moderate to heavy wear from circulation while still retaining clear major details and a readable date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eThe large “P” mintmark above Monticello on the reverse marks the \u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"726\"\u003efirst use of a mintmark for the Philadelphia Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding to its historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17axgyb\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whng6q\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pad1pl\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e P (Philadelphia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e0lx2w\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents (Nickel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17fozzh\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG10 (Very Good)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtx6ki\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eGrading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j90nty\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% Silver, 56% Copper, 9% Manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1msztc3\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.00 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wbn90q\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wjk2dm\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFelix Schlag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vwbckl\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eThe 1943-P nickel was minted during \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, when critical metals like nickel were needed for armor and wartime production. The U.S. Mint substituted silver into the alloy, making these coins unique among circulating nickels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eThe prominent mintmark allowed easy identification of these special coins, which could later be withdrawn and recycled for their metal content if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11be0fb\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eVG10 grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ge86uc\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eNoticeable, even wear from circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yi23sk\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eClear date and major design outlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"73dyz7\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eFlattened but identifiable features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eCollectors value VG-grade coins for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xic502\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eAffordability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yfuuug\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eAuthentic circulation history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13hguqy\" data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eEasy entry into wartime coin collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ikzfgu\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eWhile wartime nickels were minted in large numbers, they remain popular due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17e655g\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eTheir \u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003esilver content\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r087kp\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eUnique WWII history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z869nr\" data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eDistinctive composition compared to regular nickels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eEven in lower grades, they hold steady demand from both collectors and silver enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1412y1b\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eWhy Add This Coin to Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2529\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe 1943-P Jefferson Nickel is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003etrue piece of World War II history\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining silver value with a unique story of American resourcefulness. 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