MJP's 1942 P Jefferson Nickels

Wartime Composition

Mintage: 57,900,600

Minted at: Philadelphia

Designer - Engraver: Felix Schlag

Metal Composition: 56% Copper - 35% Silver - 9% Manganese

Diameter: 21.2 mm

Mass / Weight: 5 grams

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
5.05	5.37	5.69	7.43	8.07	8.77	12.45	29	136

MELT VALUE: $4.6575

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Owned By: MJP
Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified