I asked for the value of a 1942 D nickle the other day and made a mistake!?

Question

the real date is 1945 D. Is the value still the same? SORRY!!

Answer 1

I answered your other question too and gave you some misinformation (because I didn't checked my facts) but in strange turn of events my original answer is still right.

You have a silver wartime nickel. During World War II nickels were made from 40% silver. In the very least your nickel will at least be worth silver bullion value. Silver spot prices can be found here.

http://www.coincommunity.com/spot_prices...
http://www.nwtmintbullion.com/
http://www.apmex.com/

Red book lists these prices though sometimes they are high:
Very Fine: $1
Extra Fine: $1.25
Almost Uncirculated: $2.50
Perfect: Between $5 and $18

Without seeing pictures it's very difficult for anyone to give you a good answer. A lot depends on the condition of your coin.

1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around, get second opinions). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coin. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.

2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/defau...

3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like photobucket.com and include the link in your question.

Good luck!

P.S. Do not clean your coin as this can drastically effect the value.

Answer 2

You have a Jefferson Nickel. Jefferson nickels were first minted in 1938.They were designed by Felix Schlag, he designed the obverse of the nickel. Your nickel is composed of 56% copper 35% silver and 9% manganese.The year 1945-D had a mintage of 37,158,000.your coin is worth around 60 cents.I hope this information helps answer your question.

Answer 3

She still didn't check her facts it is 35% silver not 40%. She does try to do a good job though. It is still worth more as a World War II historic item than monetary one unless it is in Mint State. Other than that it is worth .50 to $1 in lower circulated grades. keep it for a while.