1941-P, 1942-P (each): $100 in PR65Įach of these coins were pre-war proofs. The usual mintmark location was changed beginning in 1968, moving it to the rim of the obverse design. Non-silver nickels put the mintmark to the right of the building. These silver 'war nickels' are distinguished by the placement of the mintmark above Monticello on the reverse design. Other metals had to be rationed as part of the war mobilization. The proof version of the 1942-P Jefferson nickel is distinct from the other early proof coins.ĭuring WWII, nickels were briefly struck from an alloy of 35% silver.
