coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1942
The 1942 Jefferson Nickel is a notable collectible coin from the United States, produced during World War II when nickel was in high demand for military uses. This coin features a depiction of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. The 1942 issue is particularly interesting due to the existence of both the regular nickel and the war nickel, which contains 35% silver. Collectors often seek out well-preserved examples and those with specific mint marks, such as those from Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco, to enhance their collections.
Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1942 5c Type 1 | 5c | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | Philadelphia |
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1942-D 5c | 5c | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | Denver |
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1942-S 5c Silver | 5c | Jefferson Nickels | 1942 | San Francisco |