{"product_id":"1943-p-jefferson-war-nickel-pcgs-vg10-35-silver-wwii-issue","title":"1943-P Jefferson War Nickel PCGS VG10 – 35% Silver WWII Issue","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"176\"\u003eOwn a unique piece of American wartime history with this \u003cstrong data-end=\"266\" data-start=\"233\"\u003e1943-P Jefferson “War Nickel”\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded \u003cstrong data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"275\"\u003eVG10 by PCGS\u003c\/strong\u003e. Struck during \u003cstrong data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin is part of a special series produced when nickel was needed for the war effort, leading the U.S. Mint to change the coin’s composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eFrom 1942–1945, Jefferson nickels were minted using a \u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e35% silver alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them the only nickels in U.S. history to contain silver. The large \u003cstrong data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"622\"\u003e“P” mint mark above Monticello\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse marks the first time Philadelphia used a mint mark on circulating coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"748\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eVG10 (Very Good)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin shows moderate wear consistent with circulation, yet retains clear major details and strong historical character. While lower in grade, it remains highly collectible due to its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"964\"\u003esilver content, wartime significance, and unique composition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003eCertified and encapsulated by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003ePCGS\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin provides authenticity, protection, and a tangible connection to one of the most important periods in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1206\" data-section-id=\"17axgyb\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1227\" data-section-id=\"1whng6q\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1246\" data-section-id=\"1obywyd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e P (Philadelphia Mint – Large Mint Mark Above Monticello)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1360\" data-start=\"1322\" data-section-id=\"1e0lx2w\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents (Nickel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1361\" data-section-id=\"10srpoh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jefferson War Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1398\" data-section-id=\"17fozzh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1410\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG10 (Very Good)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1430\" data-section-id=\"dkt69t\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1494\" data-section-id=\"j90nty\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% Silver, 56% Copper, 9% Manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1552\" data-section-id=\"1wbn90q\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1578\" data-section-id=\"2ctiz1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1608\" data-section-id=\"1owcq7q\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003eWhy This Coin is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1642\" data-section-id=\"11g9pk5\"\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eWartime Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minted during World War II with altered composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1719\" data-section-id=\"1vr0bj8\"\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003e35% Silver Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only U.S. nickels ever made with silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1789\" data-section-id=\"1d3bf7g\"\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003eHistoric First:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Philadelphia coin to feature a mint mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1862\" data-section-id=\"etkhk2\"\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003eAffordable Collectible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great entry point into historic U.S. coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1939\" data-section-id=\"1qvjrps\"\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1969\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eCertified \u0026amp; Protected:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS encapsulation ensures authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47529821700259,"sku":"1223792","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1943-P-Jefferson-War-Nickel-PCGS-VG10-35-Silver-WWII-Issue-Heritage-Pastime-1815.jpg?v=1776707209","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/1943-p-jefferson-war-nickel-pcgs-vg10-35-silver-wwii-issue","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}