{"product_id":"1943-s-jefferson-war-nickel-pcgs-xf40-silver-wwii-issue","title":"1943-S Jefferson War Nickel – PCGS XF40 – Silver WWII Issue","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"181\"\u003eAdd a historic World War II-era coin to your collection with this 1943-S Jefferson War Nickel, certified XF40 by PCGS. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin is part of the special wartime alloy series produced from 1942–1945, when nickel was needed for the war effort and replaced with a silver-based composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"502\"\u003eUnlike standard Jefferson nickels, the 1943-S “War Nickel” contains 35% silver, making it both historically significant and intrinsically valuable. These coins are easily identified by the large mintmark above Monticello on the reverse—a feature unique to wartime issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"775\"\u003eGraded Extremely Fine 40 (XF40), this coin shows light, even wear with strong detail remaining throughout. Jefferson’s portrait is sharp, and the reverse Monticello displays clear architectural detail. The San Francisco mintmark “S” is bold and prominent, adding to its collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003eWar Nickels are highly collectible due to their unique composition, historical importance, and connection to World War II. This certified example offers a great combination of detail, authenticity, and silver content—making it an excellent addition to any U.S. coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1348\" data-section-id=\"8ef2h5\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1370\" data-section-id=\"3idbvw\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1391\" data-section-id=\"qlau70\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1410\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents (Jefferson Nickel – War Issue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1452\" data-section-id=\"mixejf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003eMintmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e “S” (San Francisco Mint, large mintmark above Monticello)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1528\" data-section-id=\"j90nty\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% Silver, 56% Copper, 9% Manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1586\" data-section-id=\"1ujgwxk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS XF40 (Extremely Fine 40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1631\" data-section-id=\"ygq0ur\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1693\" data-section-id=\"1yfk6ja\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II-era “War Nickel” issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1762\" data-section-id=\"1x87ug8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Jefferson (obverse), Monticello (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1827\" data-section-id=\"1irhgjm\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light wear with strong detail remaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"1886\" data-section-id=\"168wmhk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1921\" data-section-id=\"v6hsi8\"\u003eSilver wartime composition adds intrinsic value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1975\" data-section-id=\"x6g3q2\"\u003eDistinctive large mintmark variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2016\" data-section-id=\"1rtzbch\"\u003ePopular among both coin and silver collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"2068\" data-section-id=\"1l9yasm\"\u003eCertified mid-to-high grade example with strong eye appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507409993891,"sku":"1223783","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1943-S-Jefferson-War-Nickel-PCGS-XF40-Silver-WWII-Issue-Heritage-Pastime-2129.jpg?v=1776707201","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1943-s-jefferson-war-nickel-pcgs-xf40-silver-wwii-issue","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}