1945-P Jefferson “War Nickel”
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 163 |
| Estimate | 3.00 - 4.50 USD |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
1945-P Jefferson “War Nickel” (Philadelphia Mint).Key features:Date: 1945Large “P” mint mark above the dome of Monticello (used only on the 1942–1945 silver wartime nickels)Composition: 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganeseActual silver weight: 0.05626 troy ouncesThis is one of the special World War II emergency nickels.ConditionHeavy circulation wear with dark toning and flattened details. It grades in the Good to Very Good range.Silver / Melt Value (silver ˜ $58.50–$59.00/oz)˜ $3.30 – $3.35Current Market ValueGradeApproximate ValueGood – Very Good$3.50 – $4.50
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