These coins were struck in steel to free up nickel for the war effort. They are worth about 20 cents if worn, up to maybe $1.50 in XF condition.
market value depends on overall condition. It would appear someone put a nickel finish on your pistol which would reduce the value. the 45 pistol would have a parkerized finish for WW2
yes 1943-45 silver nickel 1943 -45 to conserve strategic metals for war production
The Germans occupied Poland from 1939 to 1944-45. The liberation of Poland began in 1944.
value of any firearm depends on overall condition..........................
The main theaters of WW2 where the Russian or Easternfront 1941-1945, North Africa 1940 to 1943, Poland 1939, France 1939 and 1944-45 and Germany 1944-45 also in the South Pacific/ South East Asia 1941-1945 and China 1931-1945. There were also numerous naval battles fought around the worlds oceans.
assuming it was nickel plated after market, it would lose value for that reason.....
That is a "war nickel". War nickels minted between 1942-45 are identified with a large P, D, or S above the Monticello on the back. These nickels are 35% silver, and so have a definite value. The idiot who says they're worth "about 5 cents" is stupid.
US nickels have never been made of steel. 1942-45 nickels were made of an alloy of silver, copper, and manganese. Nickel was needed for the war effort. Please see the Related Question for more information.
Canadian nickels have been made from many different metals since the coin was introduced in 1922.94.5% steel, 3.5% copper, 2% nickel plating:2000-present99.9% nickel: 1922-1942, 1946-51, 1955-198175% copper and 25% nickel: 1982-1999; limited use in 2001-2001 and 200688% copper and 12% zinc: 1942-43steel plated with chrome: 1944-45, 1951-54
50-500 usd
market value depends on overall condition. It would appear someone put a nickel finish on your pistol which would reduce the value. the 45 pistol would have a parkerized finish for WW2
No. War nickels dated 1942-45 contain 35% silver, with 56% copper and 9% manganese.
A 1965 nickel is not made of silver; it is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Its value is generally only face value unless it is in exceptional condition or part of a special set.
Value will depend on overall condition, exact configuration, box, manual, accessories and what "silver" means. Is it nickel plated, stainless steel or electroless nickel? Value range from100-1500 USD.
value would depend on overall condition....................
made around 1900. Value depends on condition,markings,history,etc.
50 goals he scores in the season 1944-45.