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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jim M, post: 126842, member: 4791&quot;]Charlie is correct.&nbsp; During World War II, nickel became a critical metal for wartime materials. Due to shortages of nickel a new five cent piece was introduced on Ocober 8, 1942. The new five cent alloy was comprised of 56% Copper, 35% Silver, and 9% Manganese. These &quot;War Nickels&quot; were issued from 1942-1945. Large mintmarks (P, D, or S), placed above the dome of the Monticello were used to easily disinguish these silver coins, with the P being used for the first time.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Good detective work!&nbsp;&nbsp; I never realized there was Manganese in these coins.&nbsp; Knew about the silver though.&nbsp; Even an old timer learns a few things here and there.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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