1943-P 5C, FS MS66FS 认证号21484567, PCGS号84018

Although the PCGS price guide lists a value of $100.00 for this coin as I write this (June 3rd, 2014) the value seems to be higher for choice examples. Auction results appear to show that $110 to $120 is more realistic. It could be that a price guide adjustment will follow soon? I located this coin on Ebay and felt that it was the nicest example available. There was 1 other that interested me but the pictures weren't clear enough for me to determine if it was a better coin. After messaging back and forth with the owner via eBay messaging, he mailed me the coin on approval. Upon evaluating them both my decision was easy. I purchased the 1943-P with certification number 21484567 that is now in this set.

Ron Guth

The 1943-P Nickel is one of the most common of the War-Time "Silver" Nickels.  Gem examples abound, with a large population at the MS-66 level, and with a substantial percentage showing Full Steps.  Be sure to look for the 1943/2 Overdate or the 1943 Doubled Die Obverse, which can sometimes be found unattributed.