![]() ![]() All three were alive when the coin was first issued. The obverse is a composite portrait of three Native American chiefs: Iron Tail (a Sioux who fought against Custer at Little Bighorn and who was a star in Buffalo Bills Wild West show), Two Moons (a Cheyenne who also fought at Little Bighorn), and movie star John Big Tree (a Seneca). The remarkable design makes this the quintessential American coin. The coin was designed by famous sculptor James Earle Fraser, who was known for his dramatic images of the American West. Roosevelt was President, the Baseball Hall of Fame opened with Babe Ruth one of the five original members, the Golden Gate Bridge opened in San Francisco, and the first minimum wage of 25 ¢ an hour was enacted. The years 1936-1938 were the depths of the Great Depression when a nickel was cherished and few people had the foresight to collect these coins. In fact, 1938 is the second-lowest annual mintage of the Buffalo Nickel, making this a key coin to any collection.  The 1938 coin was made for only part of the year the Jefferson Nickel took its place later in 1938.  This collection includes one coin from each of the last three years of issue: 1936, 1937, and 1938.  The last coin was minted over 75 years ago in 1938.  It celebrates the culture and heritage of the American West, and the designs are recognized as some of the most beautiful and artistic ever to appear on a U.S. See the list below to learn the value for any individual coin.The classic and beloved Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913-1938. Ultimately, the value of a war nickel will depend on its series and its condition. Most war nickels in circulated condition will sell for a premium above their melt value. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $22.89 per ounce. The silver melt value for each coin is $1.29 as of March 22, 2023. ValueĪny war nickel is worth at least its weight in silver. The reverse side of the coin features Monticello- Jefferson's former home in Virginia. The design on the obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson. The only difference is that the mint mark is larger and placed above the Monticello image. The war nickels have the same design as the pre-war Jefferson nickels. The silver war nickels minted in 1942 have either a P or S mint mark. You can tell if you have a standard nickel or a silver war nickel by looking at the mint mark. ![]() Note: Standard clad nickels were also minted during 1942. Silver proof coins with the P mint mark were minted during 1942 and these coins will sell for more money. The mint mark can be found on the reverse side of the coin above the Monticello image. Lastly war nickels with the S mint mark were minted out of San Francisco. Nickels with the D mint mark were minted out of Denver. Nickels with the P mint mark were minted out of Philadelphia. War nickels were minted out of three different locations- Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The government needed nickel in order to fight in WWII. The purpose of the war nickel was to conserve nickel, a critical wartime commodity. Silver and manganese were used to replace nickel. These war nickels contained no actual nickel. The United States introduced the war nickel on October 8th, 1942. 05626 oz.Ĭurrent Silver Bullion Value: $1.29 History Keep reading to learn more about these coins.Ĭomposition: 56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese Silver Weight. ![]() These coins have value as both numismatic coins and silver bullion. ![]()
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