Welcome back, Coin Roll Hunters!
We are moving right along on our first coin collection, the BIRTHDAY COIN COLLECTION!
Here is our collection, so far:
1983D Lincoln Memorial Penny
1983D Jefferson Monticello Nickel.
Since we are coin roll hunting Jefferson Nickels, I thought we should take a moment to consider another exciting aspect of coin collecting; coin composition.
Composition refers to the materials used to make the blank metal disk which is struck at the mint to create a coin. This blank metal disk is called a, planchet.
The first Jefferson Nickels, which featured the Monticello reverse, had a composition of 75% Copper and 25% Nickel. But, something interesting happened in 1942.
America was in the middle of World War II and there was an increased demand for the metals Nickel and Copper to support the war effort. In order to meet the rising demand, the composition of the Jefferson Nickel was changed during production in 1942 to include 56% Copper, 35% Silver, and 9% Manganese. The new silver nickels were produced until 1945.
These Silver Wartime Nickels were also set apart by a special mint mark that was larger. But rather than including them below the date on the obverse side, the mint marks of P, D, and S, were placed on the reverse side above the image of the Monticello building.
CLICK HERE to join me as we search our first roll for Silver Wartime Nickels. Keep your eyes open for the large mint marks above the Moticello Building!
CLICK HERE to hunt through the customer-wrapped roll!
How did you do with your silver wartime nickel hunt?
Let me know in the comments below and be sure to add your coin-related questions.
Join me here next time as we continue with our Birthday Coin Collections.
You will need two rolls of dimes; a bank-wrapped roll and a customer-wrapped roll.
Continue growing your numismatic knowledge with these great books!
1) Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book
2) Profitable Coin Collecting
Happy Hunting!
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