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The 1943 P Nickel is a significant coin in U.S. numismatics, primarily due to the unique historical context of the year in which it was minted.
The 1943 P Nickel is made of 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese, which was a result of the wartime need for copper and other metals in military applications. This was a deviation from the typical 75% copper and 25% nickel composition used in most other years. This change in composition was due to World War II and the need for other metals for wartime production, such as ammunition.
The Full Steps (FS) designation refers to a specific characteristic that is highly sought after in the Jefferson Nickel series. To qualify for Full Steps, the reverse of the coin, where Monticello is depicted, must have all five steps of the building’s staircase clearly visible. Full Steps coins are rarer and more desirable than those with partial or indistinct steps.
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