{"product_id":"1944-p-jefferson-nickel-ngc-ms65-wwii-silver-alloy-gem-uncirculated-coin","title":"1944-P Jefferson Nickel NGC MS65 – WWII Silver Alloy Gem Uncirculated Coin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eThe 1944-P Jefferson Nickel is a remarkable artifact from one of the most pivotal periods in American history—\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. Struck at 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 in Philadelphia, this coin is part of the famous “\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eWartime Silver Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e” series, produced between 1942 and 1945 when nickel metal was redirected for military use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eUnlike standard nickels, this piece contains a unique \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e35% silver composition\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it both historically significant and intrinsically valuable. The large “P” mintmark above Monticello on the reverse was the first time the Philadelphia Mint used a mintmark on U.S. coinage—an important milestone in numismatic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eMS65 (Mint State 65)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNumismatic Guaranty Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this coin stands out with strong luster, sharp detail, and only minor imperfections visible under magnification. Its gem-level preservation makes it a highly desirable collectible for both seasoned numismatists and new collectors seeking quality wartime coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17axgyb\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whnkc5\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pad1pl\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e P (Philadelphia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e0lx2w\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents (Nickel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2izbdl\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS65 (Gem Uncirculated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtx6ki\" data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eGrading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNumismatic Guaranty Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j90nty\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% Silver, 56% Copper, 9% Manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1msztc3\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.00 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wbn90q\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wjk2dm\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1466\"\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=\"1508\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vwbckl\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eThis coin represents the United States’ wartime adaptation during \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, when critical metals like nickel were reserved for armor and weapons production. The shift to a silver alloy makes the 1944-P nickel a tangible piece of wartime resourcefulness and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eAdditionally, the prominent mintmark above Monticello helped citizens easily identify silver-content coins, which were later redeemable—adding another layer of historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ikzfgu\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eWhile millions of 1944-P nickels were minted, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003ehigh-grade examples like MS65 are far less common\u003c\/strong\u003e due to circulation wear and the challenges of preserving wartime coinage in pristine condition. Coins at this grade level offer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pv70pw\" data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eStrong eye appeal and collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f9vu6j\" data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eSolid long-term collectible value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15fboms\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eAdded intrinsic value from silver content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eGem-quality wartime nickels continue to grow in popularity, making this piece a smart addition to any U.S. coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1412y1b\" data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eWhy Add This Coin to Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2788\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOwning a 1944-P Jefferson Nickel in MS65 condition means holding a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003ewell-preserved piece of American wartime history\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending silver value, historical importance, and collector-grade quality into one compelling coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597914095779,"sku":"1223897125","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1944-P-Jefferson-Nickel-NGC-MS65-WWII-Silver-Alloy-0.jpg?v=1776977616","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/1944-p-jefferson-nickel-ngc-ms65-wwii-silver-alloy-gem-uncirculated-coin","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}