{"product_id":"2005-p-5c-pcgs-ms68-bison-copy","title":"1945-D Jefferson Nickel 5¢ PCGS MS65 FS – Gem Uncirculated WWII Silver War Nickel – Full Steps Rare","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e1945-D Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS65 FS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout collectible that combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eWorld War II history\u003c\/strong\u003e, exceptional preservation, and strong long-term numismatic value. Struck in 1945 at the Denver Mint during the final year of wartime production, this coin belongs to the famous “War Nickel” series issued when 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 composition to conserve nickel for military needs. These coins were minted using a special alloy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e35% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them historically significant and highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eCertified \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eMS65 (Gem Uncirculated)\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, this example displays strong original luster and minimal surface marks. Even more desirable is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eFull Steps (FS)\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, indicating sharply defined detail on the steps of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMonticello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a feature rarely seen on wartime strikes due to heavy production demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eFeaturing the iconic portrait of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the 1945-D issue represents both the closing chapter of WWII-era nickel production and one of the most sought-after varieties in the Jefferson Nickel series. High-grade Full Steps examples are scarce and continue to attract collectors and investors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eWhy this coin is valuable and collectible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eFinal-year \u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eWorld War II Silver War Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e issue (1945-D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eCertified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eMS65 Gem Uncirculated\u003c\/strong\u003e condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eScarce \u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eFull Steps (FS)\u003c\/strong\u003e designation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eContains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e35% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e wartime composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eStrong demand among collectors of high-grade U.S. coinage from the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1919\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e1945-D Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS65 FS\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent addition for collectors seeking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003erarity, historical significance, and lasting investment appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770949030051,"sku":"122345","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1945-D-Jefferson-Nickel-5-PCGS-MS65-FS-Gem-Uncirculated-WWII-Silver-War-Nickel-Full-Steps-Rare-Heritage-Pastime-20.jpg?v=1776707217","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/2005-p-5c-pcgs-ms68-bison-copy","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}