1943 P 5C MS | Coin Explorer (2024)

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How much is a 1943 5 cent coin worth? ›

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Jefferson Nickel from 1943 in circulated condition is worth between $1.25 and $3. However, on the open market 1943 P Nickels in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1175.

The huge mintage of the 1943-P Jefferson nickel makes it one of the most common nickels of the era. Good strikes abound, with Gem uncirculated and Full Steps examples easily found.

Jefferson Nickel. Type 2, Silver Alloy. 1943-P 5C.

1943 Wheat Penny (back)

There was still material left in the mint presses from the 1942 production so they accidentally made one batch out of copper. Only about 20-40 of those pennies are out there. A used one, as most are, can net you from $100,000 – $500,000.

The most basic way to identify if a nickel is made of silver is to look at the mint year. Only the copper-silver-manganese composition was used from 1942 to 1945. However, it's also possible to identify them by looking at the mintmark. Only the silver nickels carried the mint mark on the reverse, on top of Monticello.

1943-S 5C, FS (Regular Strike) Jefferson Nickel - PCGS CoinFacts.

1964 SMS: $8,750 in MS65

Available only in 1964 Special Mint Sets, it is believed that less than 40 examples of this sharply struck matte proof exist. Its existence was unknown until a 1993 Stack's auction. The 1964 SMS remains one of the rarest Jefferson nickels.

Average value

According to Gainesville Coins, most circulated 1943 steel pennies trade for around 10 to 25 cents each. Uncirculated examples can be worth $1 to $5, with top-level specimens in Mint State-67 or better sometimes fetching hundreds or even thousands of dollars​ (Gainesville Coins)​.

For example, a 1939 Jefferson nickel isn't worth much, but one that has a “D” mintmark on the reverse can greatly increase the dollar value. Similarly, those minted between 1942 and 1945 with a large “P,” “D,” or “S” on the reverse contain silver and are rising quickly in price.

Is my 1943 nickel worth anything? ›

Uncirculated Wartime Nickel Values

Coins of this series that are uncirculated are particularly valuable and can make for a great addition to a collection. Depending on the condition of the coin, an uncirculated 1943 nickel can be worth anywhere from $10-$50. Some can be worth much more in very high grades.

1943 S Jefferson Nickel Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Jefferson Nickel from 1943 in circulated condition is worth between $1.25 and $3. However, on the open market 1943 S Nickels in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1000.

1943-P Jefferson War Nickel weighing 4.68 grams? - US, World, and Ancient Coins - NGC Coin Collectors Chat Boards.

There's A 1936 Wheat Penny Worth $5,000!

There were several thousand 5 cent coins made in 2007 that have an image of Queen Elizabeth II on both sides. Mark from Australian coin collector site The Purple Penny told Yahoo Finance they've come across a few of these over the years, particularly from New South Wales.

Most 1943 Lincoln pennies in worn grades (average condition) trade for around 10 cents to 25 cents apiece. Typical examples in uncirculated condition usually realize $1 to $5. Top-level specimens in grades of Mint State-67 or better can go for much more, sometimes hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Because multiple versions of the Mercury Dime were minted most years, the scarcity of the Dime type you have is going to affect the price. Secondly, the condition means everything. If you have a Mercury Dime that is of high grade, it will sell for a much larger price than one in poor condition.