Rarely seen Jefferson Nickel 1943/2 Overdate

[terpfan]

This was dug several months ago, but I'll explain why it is still a "new find" to me. I was looking through the Coinfacts website for Jefferson nickels (http://coinfacts.com/nickels/jefferson_nickels/jefferson_nickels.html) and noticed that there is a rare overdate found in the 1943 P. Since I have recently found a couple of 1943 Ps I thought I'd give my coins a quick check for this mint error. I checked and was pleasantly surprised to have one! Take a look at the bottom of the three, and you'll see the base of a two beneath it. Too bad the coin has the environmental damage, because it might be more valuable. Still a nice coin to add to the collection. I'm really happy with it!




It is estimated that less than 40,000 of these coins remain.
http://reviews.ebay.com/1943-2-P-War-Nickel-NO-RESPECT_W0QQugidZ10000000001924588

 

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[deathhare]

I have a few 1943 Ps...will have to check them out. Thanks.

 

[steelheadwill]

I have a few 1943 Ps...will have to check them out. Thanks.

good eye
Got some to check myself, thanks for posting!!

 

[Goes4ever]

How rare is it and what kind of value does it carry, i have dug a lot of war nickels and was unaware of this error, guess i will go check em out!

 

[terpfan]

How rare is it and what kind of value does it carry, i have dug a lot of war nickels and was unaware of this error, guess i will go check em out!

Numismedia lists the 1943/42 overdate as the most valuable of the Jefferson nickels, but it is still not terribly valuable. A G4 lists for $24 and AU50 lists for $132. http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/prices/jefnkl/pricesgd.shtml

There are apparently not enough demand from Jefferson nickel collectors to drive up the price.

 

[Tuberale]

Uh, I believe your first 1943 is also a 43/42.

 

[terpfan]

Uh, I believe your first 1943 is also a 43/42.

Sorry I wasn't more clear. All of the photos are of the same coin.

 

[ruck]

Nice Digs!

 

[Damon64]