Bidspirit auction | 1942-1945 US Silver Jefferson WW2


1942-1945 US Silver Jefferson WW2 Nickels (40) - Forty (40) United States silver World War II Jefferson nickels with large mint mark on reverse. Metal is 35%-silver with lot's estimated actual silver weight of 2.2 troy ounces. The wartime silver alloy was used ”in order to eliminate nickel, a critical war material. A large mintmark was placed above the dome of Monticello indicating the change of alloy. The letter P (Philadelphia) was used for the first time.” (Red Book p. 133) *** Lot 14 Auctions is not a professional numismatic grading agency. Consigner descriptions are provided as a courtesy to bidders. Please review pictures for condition information. ***