coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1942
The Jefferson Nickel is a five-cent coin of the United States, first minted in 1938 and designed by Felix Schlag. The 1942 Jefferson Nickel is particularly notable as it was struck during World War II when the composition of the coin was altered to contain 35% silver due to metal shortages; this version is known as the "silver wartime nickel." The Half Dime, often referred to as a five-cent coin in earlier years, was phased out of circulation in the mid-19th century, and the Jefferson Nickel subsequently became the principal five-cent coin used in the U.S. Mint. Collectors may seek out various mint marks and condition grades for the 1942 Jefferson Nickel, particularly those produced with the silver composition.
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1942-D (Denver) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | Denver |
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1942-P (Philadelphia) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | Philadelphia |
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1942-P (Philadelphia) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | Philadelphia |
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1942-S (San Francisco) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | San Francisco |
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United States of America 1942 N/A Jefferson Nickels 5¢ | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | N/A |