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Iridescently Toned PR68 1942 Type Two Nickel

1942-P 5C Type Two PR68 PCGS. Ex: Tom Mershon Collection. This silver issue has a different texture and striking quality than the previous nickel issues. Since silver is a softer metal it naturally strikes up better than nickel, a general characteristic that continues through the war years. This fabulous piece is brilliant in the centers and surrounded by thin bands of multicolored iridescence at the margins. Population: 10 in 68, 1 finer (8/08).(Registry values: N991)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27A4, PCGS# 4180, GSID# 3565)

Metal: 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Mangnese
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.09877oz
Mintage: 27,600


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Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-21st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
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