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1942-P FIVE CENTS

PCGS Nos: 4016, 84016, 4180, 
84180, 94180

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 57,873,000
Proofs: 27,600

Designer: Felix Schlag

Diameter: 21.2 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 56%
Silver - 35%
Manganese - 9%

Weight: 5 grams

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: "P" (for Philadelphia) above the building on the reverse

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Step examples graded by PCGS are 64 MS-67's.

The finest Uncirculated Full Step examples graded by PCGS are 23 MS-67's.

The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-69.

The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-66.

The finest Uncirculated Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRDC-66.

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

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