1942-P Jefferson Silver War Nickel Slabbed INB

1942-P Jefferson Silver War Nickel Slabbed INB 1942-P Jefferson Silver War Nickel Slabbed INB This 1942-P Jefferson Silver War Nickel is a significant piece of American history, minted during World War II. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is composed of 35% silver, a composition change mandated by the wartime effort to conserve nickel for military production. It is easily identified by the prominent "P" mint mark located above the dome of Monticello on the reverse, which was the first time a Philadelphia mint mark appeared on a United States coin. This specimen comes protected in a slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), featuring a green label that ensures its preservation. As a "War Nickel," this coin is highly collected both for its silver content and its status as a tangible artifact of the United States' domestic contribution to the war effort. 1942-P Jefferson Silver War Nickel Slabbed INB Condition: This 1942-P Jefferson Silver War Nickel is presented in a slabbed holder by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB). The coin displays a circulated condition with visible wear on the high points of Thomas Jefferson's portrait and the Monticello building on the reverse. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, as indicated by the prominent 'P' mint mark above the dome of Monticello, this coin consists of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese. These "War Nickels" were produced during World War II to conserve nickel for the war effort, marking a unique period in United States numismatic history. The strike type is a standard business strike for circulation. While the INB label categorizes it generally within the "Early Jefferson Nickel" series, no specific numerical grade is assigned on the holder. Jefferson Nickel, Numismatics, Coin Collecting, INB Graded, International Numismatic Bureau, US Coinage, Five Cents, Coin Slab, Early Jefferson Nickel, Currency, Mint State, Coin Authentication, Rare Coins, Collectibles, Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Nickel, rare coins, numismatics, coin collecting, INB graded nickel, vintage US coins, early Jefferson nickel, collectible currency, graded coins, coin auction IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contra