1946 Jefferson Nickel

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Mary Neely, May 6, 2019.

  1. Mary Neely

    Mary Neely Active Member

    I think this coin may have silver in it. Please let me know how I can tell. It weighs 4.9 g.
     

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  3. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    Have an XRF analysis done. That should pick up any silver

    However, I wouldn't waste your time and money. I see environmental damage, not an off composition error.
     
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  4. cpm9ball

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    The only nickels that contain silver are the "War Nickels" that contain 35% silver. These were struck in 1942-1945 and are easily recognized by the large mintmark (P, D or S) above the dome of Monticello.

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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    No silver in it. You missed it by one year.
     
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  6. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    Spendable - no silver in it.
     
    Fred Weinberg, May 6, 2019
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  7. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    There are a few 1946 nickels that were struck on war time planchets.
    This doesn't look anything like a silver nickel.
     
    Michael K, May 6, 2019
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