• Silver War Nickels 1942 to 1945

    Silver War Nickels 1942 to 1945

    Silver war nickels issued from 1942 to 1945 are a bit of an oddity in the coin community. I say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Often war nickels are grimey looking, almost like they have been found in an automotive garage. Regardless of the way they look there is a market out there for them.  The silver melt value of war nickels is only $ as they are only 35% silver, making them very affordable. Although most Jefferson nickels, first minted in 1938, are nickel, those minted from 1942 through 1945 actually are a copper/silver/manganese composite. This was due to the fact that nickel is a key component of armor plating which was in high demand during the peak of World War II. Not only were “war nickels” important because of their silver content, but they were important as a symbol of the sacrifices necessary during war-time. During World War ... Read More »
  • Capped Bust Quarter 1815 to 1838

    Capped Bust Quarter 1815 to 1838

  • Silver Coin Melt Values (Live)

    Silver Coin Melt Values (Live)

  • Washington Quarter 1932 to Present

    Washington Quarter 1932 to Present

  • Seated Liberty Dime 1891 to 1937

    Seated Liberty Dime 1891 to 1937