Before 1950 is Silver?

elkco · #1 (**permalink**) 09-06-2006, 07:44 AM

If a nickel was dated before 1950, say, 1943.....it wasn't black like most clad coins....would it be safe to say that it's silver?

*Gregory* · #2 (**permalink**) 09-06-2006, 08:38 AM

Hi,
Nickels were 35% silver from part of 1942 to 1945. On the reverse a larger mint mark is place above the dome. These are known as the War Time Nickel.

elkco · #3 (**permalink**) 09-06-2006, 09:58 AM

Yeah, this nickel has a mint mark of P above Monticello.

Wyatt Earp · #4 (**permalink**) 09-06-2006, 10:18 AM

There are some "normal" composition (75% copper 25% nickel) nickels made in 1942 which do not have the large mintmark. The composition change was made mid-year. Yours is one of the good ones though.

Wyatt

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