When comparing my 1943 nickel to other nickels, it has an S on the back under E.Pluibus Unum why don't the other ones have this? And, the 1954 and 1957 nickels have what appears to be a D next to the building. I'm going to try and have some pictures posted today or tomorrow.
1943 is a warwtime nickel, its 35% silver, and the mint mark is above the dome of Monticello. 1946 the pre-war mint mark came back. And I could be wrong, but I think they moved it agsin in '48.
It all depends on their condition. If they are not in good shape they are not worth much. But I think the 1943 is worth at $1 in silver right now. Pics would help, but if they aren't uncirculated they're not worth alot.
Samario, Your 1943 S Nickel with the S is a San Francisco mintmark, its where the coin was manufactured. 104,060,000 were minted that year. The 1954 and 1957 nickels are Denver mintmarks. The 1954 D had a mintage of 117,183,060, and the 1957 D had a mintage of 136,828,900. The 1943 S contains about .350 silver content or a little over 1/3.
Samario, Do you own a copy of the Red Book? If you don't you should consider buying one. The answers to many of your questions can be found in this book. There is a ton of basic information for the new collector in the Red Book. Plus it makes interesting reading.
I have 1961 nickel on the back where it says five cents it's missing the c on cents .it looks clean like it hasent been mess with.have you seen one like this.
