1943-D 5C, FS

Description

1943-D Jefferson Five Cents, MS-67 Full Steps, PCGS. This 1943-D nickel represents a significant example from the wartime coinage era, struck at the Denver Mint during World War II. Designed by Felix Schlag, the coin exhibits the distinctive composition mandated for the period: 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese—a temporary alloy substitution necessitated by wartime metal rationing. The nickel retains its standard specifications of 5.0 grams and 21.2mm diameter with a plain edge. Graded PCGS MS-67 Full Steps (Certificate #54940559), this example represents exceptional quality for the issue. The 1943-D is notably the most common of all wartime silver-composition nickels, with a substantial mintage of 15,294,000 pieces. However, the Full Steps designation is particularly noteworthy for this date—a rarity within the 1943-D population, as Full Step examples actually exceed non-Full Step certified specimens for this issue. The quality of surviving 1943-D nickels is generally excellent, making this an outstanding representative example. Within the certified population, this MS-67 Full Steps example occupies a desirable position. With 144 coins graded higher and 568 total certified by PCGS, the MS-67 grade offers strong eye appeal and technical quality while remaining more accessible than the finest specimens. This coin would appeal to both wartime nickel specialists and advanced type collectors seeking superior technical execution.