5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait)
United States · 1942–1945 · Silver
0.0563 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1942–1945 |
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Composition | Billon (.350 silver) (56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese) |
| Gross weight | 5 g |
| Fineness | 35.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0563 ozt (1.75 g) |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
The portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States from between 1801 to 1809, facing left surrounded with the lettering "LIBERTY" and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST"
Reverse
A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home, accompanied by the legend "MONTICELLO" and surrounded with the face value in full, the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the lettering "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
About this coin’s value
The 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait) contains 0.0563 troy ounces of silver (35.0% fine, 5 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait)?
Each 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait) contains about 0.0563 troy ounces of pure silver — its 5 g gross weight at 35.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0563 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait) minted?
The 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait) was issued 1942–1945.
Who designed the 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait)?
The 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait) was designed by Felix Schlag.
How big is a 5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait)?
It weighs 5 g and measures 21.2 mm across and 1.95 mm thick (billon (.350 silver) (56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.