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Jefferson Nick Info - 42 Type 1 and 2

snapmohrsnapmohr Posts: 307
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What are the differences of the 1942 Type 1 and Type 2 Jefferson Nickles?

Thanks for the info,
Snap

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  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    One has a big "P" over Monticello and is silver, the other is just a regular nickel
  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,777 ✭✭✭
    The type 2 is a "war nickel", 56% Copper, 35% silver & 9% manganese. Nickel was critical to the production of steel, and needed for the war effort.
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  • Jody526Jody526 Posts: 296 ✭
    Type 1 will have either no mintmark, or it will have a small "D" just to the right of Montecello.

    Type 2 will have a large "P" or a large "S" above Montecello.
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  • clackamasclackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭
    Type1 is made of Nickel and the typeII is made of silver.

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