coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1942 \ Philadelphia
The 1942 Jefferson Nickel, minted in Philadelphia, is a notable collectible coin from the United States. It features a portrait of President Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. The coin is composed primarily of nickel, but in 1942, a silver variant was also issued due to wartime metal shortages. Collectors often seek this year and mint mark for its historical significance and variations, especially the nickel and silver types. The Jefferson Nickel series, initiated in 1938, remains popular among numismatists.
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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 |