1943 P Nickel

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1943 P Nickel

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What do I actually have??? Please help.....
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#2 Unread post by SensibleSal66 »

You have a 1943P War Nickel that looks like its been through the War . Actually. it looks like it was through a fire at one time . Damaged !
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#3 Unread post by Daniel »

A badly damaged coin from being exposed to a lot of heat.

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#4 Unread post by ILIKELMC'S »

Thanks. Didn't think of that. I really appreciate your help.

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badly damaged, but hey, silver is still silver! worth a buck or two.
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#6 Unread post by Earle42 »

http://coinapps.com/silver/coin/calculator/

$1.27 at today's current melt value.
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#7 Unread post by Iceresistance »

I think that this Nickel was at war. I've never seen anything look like this!
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