Rare Nickels To Look For: 1943-P Wartime Nickel

Type: Jefferson Nickel
Year: 1943
Mint Mark: P
Face Value: 0.05 USD
Total Produced: 271,165,000
Silver Content: 35%
Silver Weight: 0.0563 oz.
Silver Melt: $0.93
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $2, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $450 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1943, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies.

Additional Info: There is a double die for this year to look out for, it is worth nearly $400 in good condition. Wartime nickels were issued in 35% silver from 1942-1945 as Nickel was a resource needed for the World War II. These Nickels are usually ugly and grimy but a great way to stock up on silver at near spot or under.