Jefferson Nickel (1942 Issue)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1942
Denomination: 5 Cents ($0.05)
Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) or Silver Alloy (35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese)
Brief Description
The obverse features a profile of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with the word 'LIBERTY' and the year '1942'. This specific specimen shows significant surface damage or a possible error in the form of a large lamination peel or struck-through debris.
Historical Significance
1942 was a transition year for the US nickel. Due to the need for nickel for the WWII effort, the composition was changed mid-year to a silver alloy (known as 'War Nickels'). These are distinguished by a large mint mark (P, D, or S) above the dome of Monticello on the reverse.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Standard value depends on silver content; if the damage is a rare mint error, it could be higher, but surface damage generally reduces numismatic value.)
Care Instructions
Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule to prevent further oxidation. Do not clean the coin with chemicals or abrasives, as this removes the original patina and destroys collector value.
Created At: 2026-03-01T06:23:57.573321