1943–1945 Jefferson Wartime Silver Nickels, Set of 3

Three wartime Jefferson nickels — dated 1943, 1944, and 1945 — all bearing the large "P" mint mark above Monticello on the reverse, confirming Philadelphia production and the 35% silver alloy used during WWII when nickel was needed for the war effort. Details: - Coins: 3 Jefferson "War" Nickels - Dates: 1943, 1944, 1945 - Mint Mark: P (Philadelphia, large — above Monticello on reverse) - Denomination: Five Cents - Composition: 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese - Silver content: 0.0563 troy oz pure silver each (0.1689 oz total) All three are circulated with moderate to heavy wear — details readable, some spotting and surface grime on the 1945. Honest, genuine wartime pieces, not cleaned. The U.S. Mint moved the mint mark to a large, prominent position above Monticello specifically so collectors could identify the silver wartime issues at a glance — a rare case where the government made a coin easier to sort. Scrap silver melt value: about $10.98 (≈0.1689 ozt silver at a $65.01/ozt spot price, Sep 2, 2026). This is the raw junk-silver MELT value of the metal only — NOT an estimate of the coin's collector value based on its date, mint mark, grade, or condition. Gavel AI Estimated Value: $15.73–$17.02 (grade: Fine). This is an automated estimate based on the coin's visible condition — for reference only, not a professional appraisal or guarantee. The final price is set by the bidding. *Generated with Gavel AI — please ask questions if the description doesn't seem right.