1942-1945 Jefferson Wartime Nickel — Complete Mintage Table
Wartime nickels were struck at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The large mint mark appears above Monticello on the reverse; Philadelphia used a P mint mark on this type.
| Year / Issue | Mint | Mint Mark | Mintage | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-P Silver | Philadelphia | P | 57,873,000 | First wartime silver nickel; large P mint mark above Monticello |
| 1942-P Silver Proof | Philadelphia | P | 27,600 | Proof wartime silver issue |
| 1942-S Silver | San Francisco | S | 32,900,000 | First San Francisco wartime silver issue |
| 1943-P Silver | Philadelphia | P | 271,165,000 | Highest wartime nickel mintage |
| 1943-D Silver | Denver | D | 15,294,000 | Lowest Denver wartime issue |
| 1943-S Silver | San Francisco | S | 104,060,000 | Strong San Francisco wartime output |
| 1944-P Silver | Philadelphia | P | 119,150,000 | Wartime silver issue |
| 1944-D Silver | Denver | D | 32,309,000 | Denver wartime silver issue |
| 1944-S Silver | San Francisco | S | 21,640,000 | Lower San Francisco wartime issue |
| 1945-P Silver | Philadelphia | P | 119,408,100 | Final Philadelphia wartime silver issue |
| 1945-D Silver | Denver | D | 37,158,000 | Final Denver wartime silver issue |
| 1945-S Silver | San Francisco | S | 58,939,000 | Final San Francisco wartime silver issue |
Series Totals
Years Produced: 1942-1945
Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco
Mint Marks: P, D, S above Monticello
Composition: 35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese
Silver Weight: 0.0563 troy oz ASW
Lowest Business Strike: 1943-D, 15,294,000
Highest Business Strike: 1943-P, 271,165,000
Proof Issue: 1942-P Silver Proof, 27,600