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D. This is a 1943 Jefferson Nickel struck on a planchet that appears to be that of a dime. Not a steel planchet bc it does NOT stick to a magnet. It weighs 2.256 g. I have searched on ebay, heritage auctions and PCGS & cannot find any information about this particular coin. Is there not another coin like it , or am I just not aware of this coins true composition? I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this subject for me. I'd like to send it in for grading, but not sure what this coins true value is or if it's worth the time and $$ that is required to have a coin authenticated. Can u tell me anything about this coin that makes it worth spending the money and effort to have it graded ? Thank you for taking the time to look at my coin. Any input will be greatly valued and appreciated:) A. McEntire 903.806.1615 (cell) amcentire0323@gmail.com
Asked on May 28, 2024
The majority of the questions I get now confuse heavy wear and environmental, post-mint damage with mint errors.
In my judgement it's likely to be a heavily worn specimen with the standard silver manganese war alloy. The odds it's a dime planchette are too low to justify advising you pay for grading.
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