1943-S Jefferson “War Nickel”
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 162 |
| Estimate | 4.00 - 5.00 USD |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
1943-S Jefferson “War Nickel” (San Francisco Mint).Key identifying features:Date: 1943Large “S” mint mark above the dome of Monticello on the reverse (the distinctive large mintmarks used only on 1942–1945 wartime nickels)Composition: 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganeseWeight: 5.00 gramsActual silver weight: 0.05626 troy ouncesThese are the special World War II emergency nickels made when nickel metal was needed for the war effort.ConditionThe coin shows moderate to heavy circulation wear with dark toning and some surface roughness. It grades roughly in the Fine to Very Fine range.Silver Value (as of July 26, 2026)Current silver spot price ˜ $58.50 – $59.00 per troy ounceMelt (silver) value of this coin ˜ $3.30 – $3.35Current Market ValueGradeApproximate ValueAverage Circulated$3.50 – $4.50Fine – Very Fine$4.00 – $5.50
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