FREE: 1943 P Silver Nickel

The listing, 1943 P Silver Nickel has ended.

*** You will receive A nickel similar to the one pictured ***

Type: Jefferson Nickel
Year: 1943
Mint Mark: P
Face Value: 0.05 USD
Total Produced: 271,165,000 [?]
Silver Content: 35%
Silver Weight: 0.0563 oz.
Silver Melt: $1.28
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in poor condition will be valued at somewhere around $2, while one in "perfect" condition can bring $16. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say poor, we mean worn more than would be expected from a coin in this age, and perfect meaning it looks "perfect" without flaw and possibly even certified. [?].

Additional Info: There is a double die for this year to look out for, it is worth nearly $400 in good condition. Wartime nickels were issued in 35% silver from 1942-1945 as Nickel was a resource needed for the World War II. These Nickels are usually ugly and grimy but a great way to stock up on silver at near spot or under.


Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value: This coin in poor condition is still worth $0.72 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $1.28, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.

Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benifits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth.


Current silver melt value* for a 1943 P is $1.28 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $22.77 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.