1942-S 40 Coins Jefferson Nickel Roll MS Silver Values

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Melt: $195.20 (2.2504 oz Silver)

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Basic Information

GSID:

72844

Coin Date:

1942-S

Denomination:

5c Roll / Jefferson Nickel Roll

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Coinage Type:

Jefferson nickel

Coinage Years:

1938-

Composition:

35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese

Mint Mark:

S

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

40 Coins

Variety 2:

Silver

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.35

Weight:

200 gr

Weight:

6.43 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

2.2504 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

21.2 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Felix Schlag

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