1942 nickel

How can i tell if a 1942 nickel is silver or not?

 

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Mintmark above the Monticello building on the reverse on the coin.

The 1942 nickel is only P and S without D, 43-45 are all P D and S

 

thanks

 

1942-1945 are the only years that silver nickels were produced, and they were called war nickels, due to the war.The silver nickels were made differently, in that they all have a large letter (P, D, or S) above the dome of the building on the reverse. If your 1942 does not have this large letter, then it is the earlier, non-silver type.

 

ok cool thanks mine has nothing over it so i gues i got ripped off

 

might i ask how much you paid for it?

 

paid 5 for 3 of them

on ebay, just emailed the guy and he said it was a mistake and he is gonna send me 3 silver nickels so thanks again guys

 

nice!! im glad that we could help.
oh and btw :welcome: to CT

 

qsilver,

Next time you might want to ask your questions before you buy more coins.

 

you got luckly that man did that for you an welcome :hail:

 

I agree with hobo 100%... but in this case I think he/she got a better deal.. three for the price of one

 

Also, unless they are AU or higher, they are definitely not worth $5

But you did get lucky.

And :welcome:

 

i agree, but we all learn as we go..