1942 Jefferson Nickel

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1942 FIVE CENTS

PCGS Nos: 4013, 84013, 4179

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 49,789,000
Proofs: 29,600

Designer: Felix Schlag

Diameter: 21.2 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 75%
Nickel - 25%

Weight: 5 grams

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia) to the right of the building on the reverse

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Step examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-67's.

The finest Uncirculated Full Step example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.

The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 4 PR-68's.

The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-65.

Sources and recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

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